Study for a Triton (recto); Anatomical Studies ? (verso) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Study for a Triton (recto); Anatomical Studies ? (verso)

Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1642–43. Archival print from The Met’s open-access image.

Price range: $45.00 through $260.00

Description

Study for a Triton (recto); Anatomical Studies ? (verso), Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1642–43).

Red chalk, the background tinted with an almost imperceptible pale brown wash, framing lines in pen and brown ink (recto); black chalk (verso). Original: 14 5/16 x 9 5/8 in. (36.4 x 24.5 cm).

Harry G. Sperling Fund, 1973. Printed from The Met’s Open Access image (CC0). View the original at The Met (object 338199).

Additional information

Department

Drawings and Prints
Artist

Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Century

17th century
Medium

Chalk, charcoal & pastel
Size

24 × 30 cm, 40 × 50 cm, 56 × 70 cm, 80 × 100 cm
Finish

Black frame, Oak frame, Unframed