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Jugate portrait of a couple in Roman style

ca. 1775–80
Not on view
The pair are represented in a chaste manner all’antica. His two brown strata, presumably by virtue of his masculinity, overlie her pure white. The white layer was also engaged to accent the back of his head as if it were lit from behind.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Jugate portrait of a couple in Roman style
  • Artist: Giovanni Pichler (Italian, Naples 1734–1791 Rome)
  • Date: ca. 1775–80
  • Culture: Italian, Rome
  • Medium: Sardonyx and gold
  • Dimensions: Overall: 15/16 x 3/4 x 15/16 in. (2.3 x 1.9 x 2.4 cm); visible cameo (confirmed): 20.8 x 16.3 mm
  • Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
  • Credit Line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1939
  • Object Number: 39.22.45
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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