Lot Essay
We are grateful to Professor Nicola Spinosa for suggesting an attribution to Francesco Trevisani on the basis of photographs (written communication, 22 February 2017).
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The Rape of Europa; Diana and Acteon; Hercules, Deianira, and Nessus; and Galatea and Polyphemus
Details
Attributed to Francesco Trevisani (Capodistria 1656-1746 Rome)
The Rape of Europa; Diana and Acteon; Hercules, Deianira, and Nessus; and Galatea and Polyphemus
oil on canvas, laid down on board, unframed
the scenes from Ovid: 9 ¼ x 11 ½ in. (23.5 x 29.3 cm.); the inserts: 9 x 3 ½ in. (22.8 x 8.9 cm.); the board: 21 1/8 x 26 ½ in. (53.7 x 67.3 cm.)
The Rape of Europa; Diana and Acteon; Hercules, Deianira, and Nessus; and Galatea and Polyphemus
oil on canvas, laid down on board, unframed
the scenes from Ovid: 9 ¼ x 11 ½ in. (23.5 x 29.3 cm.); the inserts: 9 x 3 ½ in. (22.8 x 8.9 cm.); the board: 21 1/8 x 26 ½ in. (53.7 x 67.3 cm.)
Provenance
Private collection, Washington, D.C., until 2016, when acquired by the present owner.
Sale room notice
Please note an attribution to Andrea Casali can be considered for this painting.