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The Vulture Preying on Tityus
The Vulture Preying on Tityus
Object number1968.29

The Vulture Preying on Tityus

DateNd
Artist (Italian, c. 1510–after 1576)
MediumEngraving and etching in black ink on cream laid paper
DimensionsImage: 5 7/16 x 4 1/4 in. (13.81 x 10.8 cm)
Sheet: 5 7/16 x 4 1/4 in. (13.81 x 10.8 cm)
Credit LinePurchase, Betsy Mudge Wilson, class of 1956, Memorial Fund
On View
Not on view
Period16th c
Classification(s)
SignedSigned (in plate, at border, LC): • I • Bonasone in uentor
InscribedInscribed (in plate, LC): Titio minchion doue é latua prudenza / Tuti credeƒte d'ingána (illegible) gli Dei: / É ƒopra te caduta é la sentenza. / Si che dal rof (illegible)o e dagli artigli rei / Del'auoltor, che insenó ha demenzo / Miseramente hor lacerato sei.
ProvenanceCollections: unidentified (illegible) collector's mark (verso)
Vassar Exhibitions
Exhibition HistoryTransmission of Fame: Italiain Renaissance Prints (April 9 - June 13, 2004; FLLAC)
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