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Nicolas Dorigny, Bernini's Rape of Persephone

Photo courtesy of Tom St Aubyn (All rights reserved)

Details

Country House
Petworth House
Title(s)
Bernini's Rape of Persephone
Date
1704
Medium and support
Etching and engraving
Artist
Nicolas Dorigny
Catalogue Number
PT167

Description

Plate LXVIII from Paolo Alessandro Maffei, Raccolta di statue antiche e moderne. Published in Rome

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