Not on display

Alcytoe and her Sisters

Francesco Primaticcio (1504 - 1570)

Artist/Maker

Material / Technique

Pen and red ink, with red wash and lead white highlight (showing some signs of corrosion). There is an indistinct watermark, possibly of a bunch of grapes, on the left hand side of the recto. The remains of a later support sheet are apparent on the verso, covering an inscription in brown ink along the top edge. There is evidence of some discolouration and foxing on the recto

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 25,2 x 30,7 cm h x w: Passepartout 42 x 55 cm h x w x d: Ram 46,7 x 59,7 x 3,5 cm

Inventory numberNMH 571/1863

AcqusitionTransferred 1866 from Kongl. Museum

Other titlesTitel (sv): Alcytoe och hennes systrar Titel (en): Alcytoe and her Sisters

Collection

MaterialInk, Gouache, Paper

TechniqueWash drawing, Drawing, Elevated