Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan
c. 1606-1610
Artists
Description
A small piece of the design has been filled in in the lower half of the figures of Mars and Venus, presumably by a modest collector.
Dimensions
20.3 x 15.4 cm (8 x 6 1/16 in.)
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe. [Christie's, Amsterdam, 12 November, 1990, lot 54].[Christie's, Amsterdam, 13 November 13, 1995, lot 64], sold; to [Vermeer Associates Limited, Brampton, Ontario], sold; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2002
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