The death of Procris.
after Giulio Romano (Rome c.1499 - Mantua 1546)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1538 - 1545
Materials
Ink on paper.
Measurements
390 x 560 mm
Collection
Saltram, Devon
NT 873018.7.121
Caption
Later version of a copy in the British Museum https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1951-0820-2
Summary
(Folio 50, recto) The death of Procris.
Marks and inscriptions
Along the top and at bottom middle: Along the top a Latin explanation of the subject with a reference to its source in Ovid's 'Metamorphoses';Bottom left Si Stampano da Gio: Jacamo De Rossi in Roma alla pace. at bottom middle 'Iulius Romanus inventor G MF' and with later added publication line 'Philippus Thomassinus excudit Romae'
Makers and roles
after Giulio Romano (Rome c.1499 - Mantua 1546), creator Philippe Thomassin (1562-1622), publisher