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Man Tied to a Tree by Eros: Allegory of the Power of Love: 1880.4.21-24

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Man Tied to a Tree by Eros: Allegory of the Power of Love

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Robetta, Cristofano

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Notes

History note: Carl Schlösser (1827-1884), Elberfeld (Lugt 636); his sale, F.A.C. Prestel, Frankfurt, 7 June 1880 (and following days), lot 456. 21 marks

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1880)

Dating

1510s
1520s
Circa 1510 - Circa 1525

School or Style

Italian

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1880.4.21-24
Primary reference Number: 129472
Bartsch: 25
Illustrated Bartsch: 25 (406)
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: 2521.043
Hind (BM Italian): 16
Old location number: 20.G.1.17
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025 Last processed: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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