Seated Magus Observing Skulls, and Other Figures, plate 5 from the Scherzi di Fantasia

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Object Details

Print Maker
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Italian, 1692 - 1770
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
First state, before the number
In the center, a seated magician is observing some skulls, among which sits an owl. To the right, a standing shepherd and a flock of sheep. At left, a group of half figures, and a cauldron containing bones.
1750–1760
Accession Number
1931-67-52
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
figures
Object Name
Print
Type
Print
Medium
Etching on laid paper
Dimensions
22.4 x 18 cm (8 13/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
made in
Italy
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Record ID
chndm_1931-67-52
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq424251433-f930-4064-8b26-0ba4a504afb0

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