Object number2024.21
The Solfatara volcano at Pozzuoli
Date1587
Artist
Pieter van der Borcht
(Flemish, c. 1545–1608)
CultureFlemish
MediumEngraving
DimensionsImage: 8 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (22.5 x 30.2 cm)
Matted: 11 7/8 x 13 3/8 in. (30.2 x 34 cm)
Matted: 11 7/8 x 13 3/8 in. (30.2 x 34 cm)
Credit LinePurchase, gift of Mrs. Frederick Ferris Thompson, by exchange
On View
Not on viewPeriod16th c
Classification(s)
InscribedOn recto printed on upper edge: Spectatoribus Philip Gassevs. / Forum Vulcani vocauit antiquitas, locum in agro Puteolano, quem hodie vulgo La Solfatara appellant. Campum Phlegreum nominant qui fabulis defectantur Poeticis Huncvobis rerum naturalium admiratoribus exhibem ad viuum manu excellentifsimi Pictoris Joan. Strad. Brugenfis de pictu boni confu: lite 1587. On verso, by unidentified hand, lower right corner in pencil: S45929 WEB.
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