Cupid chained to a rock

Possibly engraved by Giovanni Pichler Italian
late 18th century
Not on view
Giovanni Pichler and Benedetto Pistrucci also treated this subject in signed pieces.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cupid chained to a rock
  • Maker: Possibly engraved by Giovanni Pichler (Italian, Naples 1734–1791 Rome)
  • Date: late 18th century
  • Culture: Italian, probably Rome
  • Medium: Onyx and gold
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/4 x 15/16 in. (3.1 x 2.4 cm); visible cameo (confirmed): 27.5 x 21.4 mm
  • Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
  • Credit Line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1939
  • Object Number: 39.22.49
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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