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Italian School, Roman, 17th century
Diana and Endymion c. 1640-60
Pen and brown wash over black chalk | 28.1 x 40.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 904156
Italian School, Roman, 17th century
Diana and Endymion c. 1640-60
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A drawing of Apollo in his chariot driving away Night. In the foreground Diana stands beside Endymion, whom two putti cover with a sheet.
From the Maratta volumesProvenance
Probably acquired by George III in 1762 as part of the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1800-1820 (Inv. A, p. 107: 'Apollo or the Chariot of the Sun, unknown')
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown wash over black chalk
Measurements
28.1 x 40.1 cm (sheet of paper)
