Artist
Salvator Rosa (Italian (Neapolitan), 1615–1673)Italian (Neapolitan), 1615–1673
CultureItalian
Titles
- Alexander the Great in the Studio of Apelles
Datec. 1662
PlaceItaly
MediumEtching and drypoint
Dimensions459 × 277 mm
Plate or block: 18 1/8 × 10 7/8 in. (46 × 27.6 cm)
Plate or block: 18 1/8 × 10 7/8 in. (46 × 27.6 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.1997.8
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Alexandro M. multa imperite in officina disserenti / silentium comiter suadebat Apelles, rideri eum dicens / a pueris, qui colores tererent. / Saluator Rosa inu. scul.
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Salvator Rosa
Etching with drypoint
BF.1999.13
Salvator Rosa
Etching with drypoint
BF.1999.12
Salvator Rosa
c. 1656–1657
Etching on laid paper with drypoint, state I/I
70.43.8
Salvator Rosa
c. 1656–1657
Etching with drypoint on laid paper, state II/II
70.43.1
Salvator Rosa
c. 1656–1657
Etching with drypoint on laid paper, state I/I
70.43.2
Salvator Rosa
c. 1656–1657
Etching with drypoint on laid paper, state I/I
70.43.3
Salvator Rosa
c. 1656–1657
Etching with drypoint on laid paper, state II/II
70.43.4