Leda and her children (Castor, Pollux, Helen and Clytemnestra) playing with the swan
Printmaker: Palumba, Giovanni Battista
Method of acquisition: Bought (1880) by Unknown
Circa 1490 - Circa 1510
The original drawing in the British Museum and is now attributed to Palumba (previously it carried an attribution to Giorgione)
Accession number: 1880.4.21-19
Primary reference Number: 129464
Bartsch: 3
Illustrated Bartsch: 3 (246)
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: 2507.005
Hind (BM Italian): 3, p.358
Old location number: 20.G.2.17
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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