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Scene from Roman History
Scene from Roman History

Scene from Roman History

Artist (Italian, 1529–1566)
Datemid-16th century
MediumPen and red chalk on paper
DimensionsImage (sight): 10 1/2 x 8 1/8 inches (26.7 x 20.6 cm)
Frame: 18 x 16 x 1 1/8 inches (45.7 x 40.6 x 2.9 cm)
ClassificationsDrawing
Credit LineBequest of Marjorie Pfeffer
Object number2008.6.1
Collections
  • EUROPEAN
  • WORKS ON PAPER
  • PROVENANCE RESEARCH
ProvenanceJohn Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Spencer [1782-1845]. Purchased May 8, 1854 through (Christie's) by Dr. Barry Delany. Paul Oppé [1878-1957]; by inheritance to Miss Armide and Dr. Denys Oppé. Purchased through (Seiferheld and Co., New York) by Marjorie Pfeffer; by bequest 2008 to Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.