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Michele Lucchese
Tarquinius Priscus cutting the Whetstone1545

Not on view
Engraving on cream paper depicting a crowd of robed figures in ancient dress gathered outdoors, with a swooping eagle above; Latin text inscribed along the bottom edge
Artist or Maker
Michele Lucchese
Italy, 1529-1614
After
Polidoro da Caravaggio
Italy, circa 1499- circa 1543
Title
Tarquinius Priscus cutting the Whetstone
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
1545
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 9 3/4 × 15 5/8 in. (24.77 × 39.69 cm) Image: 9 1/2 × 15 5/8 in. (24.13 × 39.69 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of H. M. Wegner
Accession Number
46.44.1
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings