Aeneas Fleeing Troy, Mythological scene depicting Aeneas'departure from Troy., 1507-1510
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.UMBR.3535; Public Notes: 15th and 16th centuries
Dates
- Creation: 1507-1510
Creator
- Girolamo Genga (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Biographical / Historical
Subjects: Paintings; Canvas Paintings; Mythology; Oil Paintings; Aeneas; Greek Mythology; School: Umbria; Style period: High Renaissance; Work type:
Full Extent
1 Items ; Image height (in.): 7.8; Image width (in.): 8.5
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: oil on canvas; Physical condition: slight curl, yellowing; Print type: black and white; Support:
General
Artist Status: Confirmed
Source
- Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena, Italy (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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