Attributed to Carpi, Girolamo da,
1501-1556
Copy after Farnese "Flora"
ca. 1549-1553
9 7/8 x 6 13/16 inches (251 x 173 mm)
Pen and brown ink, brown and yellow wash, over black chalk or metalpoint, with white opaque watercolor, on paper.
1993.229
Gift of Janos Scholz.
Notes
Attributed to Girolamo Sellari, called Girolamo da Carpi.
Formerly attributed to Pirro Ligorio (Naples 1513-1583 Ferrara); acquired as Pirro Ligorio; Biagio Pupini (active 1511-1551).
Formerly attributed to Pirro Ligorio (Naples 1513-1583 Ferrara); acquired as Pirro Ligorio; Biagio Pupini (active 1511-1551).
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed on verso in pen and brown ink: "IV(?);" in graphite: "No.3 / gerra(?) ancien g de mar ges(?) / LV(?) anneau."
Watermark: none visible through lining.
Watermark: none visible through lining.
Associated names
Scholz, János, former owner.
Ligorio, Pirro, approximately 1513-1583, Formerly attributed to.
Pupini, Biagio, active 1511-1551, Formerly attributed to.
Ligorio, Pirro, approximately 1513-1583, Formerly attributed to.
Pupini, Biagio, active 1511-1551, Formerly attributed to.
Bibliography
Selected references: New York 1969, no. 2 (as Pirro Ligorio).
Scholz, Janos. In the Shadow of Vesuvius : Neapolitan Drawings from the Collection of János Scholz. New York : Finch College Museum of Art, 1969.
Scholz, Janos. In the Shadow of Vesuvius : Neapolitan Drawings from the Collection of János Scholz. New York : Finch College Museum of Art, 1969.
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