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The philosopher rejecting the delights of this world

The philosopher rejecting the delights of this world
(1645-1650)

Medium
etching on grey paper on paper
Measurements
39.0 × 52.2 cm (image and sheet, trimmed within platemark) 39.9 × 53.2 cm (support)
Place/s of Execution
Rome, Italy
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Bartsch 32 i/iii; Bellini 34 i/iii
Edition
1st of 3 states
Inscription
printed in ink (in image) l.l.: PT (monogram). Pinx. Et Sculp.
Accession Number
860-5
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1961
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Allegory and Symbols Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
Bacchus (Roman deity) drunkenness philosophers Priapus (Greek deity) revellers revelries sensuality temperance
Movements
Baroque