Virgil in a basket (Story of the magician Virgil) - Georg Pencz
Date :
Entre 1541 et 1542
Type of image :
Gravure sur cuivre
Dimensions (HxL cm) :
5.7x8.2 cm
Storage Location :
RP-P-OB-11.044
Description
The Romans scorned Virgil, who was hanging in a basket from the window of the daughter of the Emperor of Rome. The latter's intention was to ridicule Virgil's gallantries.
Technical Data
Notice #024995
