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Simone Cantarini (Pesaro 1612-Verona 1648)
Venus, Juno and Minerva, in The Judgement of Paris(?)
Red chalk | 25.4 x 19.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 903293
Simone Cantarini (Pesaro 1612-Verona 1648)
Venus, Juno and Minerva, in The Judgement of Paris (?)
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A drawing of three nude female figures, one standing on the left accompanied by a child, and two seated; with trees in the background. The letter 'C' in pen shows through from the verso. This is probably preparatory to a painting of The Judgement of Paris.
Provenance
Probably purchased by Richard Dalton on behalf of George III c.1760; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1800-1820 (Inv. A, p.79: as 'School of Guido')
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Medium and techniques
Red chalk
Measurements
25.4 x 19.5 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 3293Alternative title(s)
Three goddesses
