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Italian School, circa 1600 — Callisto and the Nymphs of Diana
Italian School, circa 1600

Callisto and the Nymphs of Diana

This Italian School drawing from circa 1600 depicts 'Callisto and the Nymphs of Diana' in black chalk and brown wash heightened with white on faded blue paper. The work captures a mythological moment with classical elegance and subtle tonal variations.

Medium
Black chalk and brown wash, heightened with white, on faded blue paper;
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Paintings and Drawings

March 16, 2021

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 128

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Italian School, circa 1600, Callisto and the Nymphs of Diana

This Italian School drawing from circa 1600 depicts 'Callisto and the Nymphs of Diana' in black chalk and brown wash heightened with white on faded blue paper. The work captures a mythological moment with classical elegance and subtle tonal variations.

Medium
Black chalk and brown wash, heightened with white, on faded blue paper;
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Historic, Classical, Brown Tones, Chalk And Wash, Italian, Nude, Mythological, Drawing, Figurative, Renaissance

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