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Simone Cantarini (1612-1648)

Simone Cantarini Abduction Europa : The Abduction of Europa

Simone Cantarini Abduction Europa : Etching, c. 1636

Nice proof on laid paper, of the second state on 2 with the name of Guido Reni, central watermark difficult to decipher.

References : Bellini, n°6. Ch. Le Blanc, Tome I, n°29. Proof of the final state, with the words “G. Renus (Reni) in et fec” added at the bottom right of the composition.

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Small margins, dimensions at the bowl: H. 225 mm X W. 315 mm.

Condition: traces of mounting on the reverse side and paper remains.