Mars Carrying Away Venus
Mars Carrying Away Venus
Mars Carrying Away Venus
Mars Carrying Away Venus

Currently not on view

Mars Carrying Away Venus,

17th century

Monogrammist CP, Italian, active 17th century
x1937-13

Information

Title
Mars Carrying Away Venus
Dates

17th century

Maker
Monogrammist CP
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
plate: 39.5 x 28.8 cm. (15 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.) sheet: 40.4 x 30.1 cm. (15 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Junius S. Morgan, Class of 1888
Object Number
x1937-13
Place Made

Europe, Italy

Inscription
l.r.: Monogram CP
Reference Numbers
Bartsch 7
Culture
Italian, European
Type
prints, etchings
Subject
men, mythology, landscapes (environments)

Arenberg collection [Lugt 567], started in the 16th century and greatly enlarged by Louis-Ebfelbert d'Arenberg [1750-1820]. Franz Rechberger [1771-1841, Lugt 2133]. Junius S. Morgan [1867-1932]; bequeathed to Princeton University Art Museum, 1932.

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