Lot Essay
According to Mary Newcome, a drawing by Piola of the same composition is in the Louvre.
Details
Circle of Domenico Piola (1627-1703)
Atalanta and Hippomenes
with inscription 'atalanta veloce nel corso, et avida del oro Bello et Pace' (verso); black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash
284 x 201mm; and three drawings by other Italian hands (4)
Atalanta and Hippomenes
with inscription 'atalanta veloce nel corso, et avida del oro Bello et Pace' (verso); black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash
284 x 201mm; and three drawings by other Italian hands (4)
Provenance
(1) G. Quadu, his mark (not in Lugt).