Photo of collection object Inferno
Inferno, 1700s(?). etching (2 plates, one in center with main subject, the second frames the first, plus inscription plate), Sheet: 35 x 45.3 cm (13 3/4 x 17 13/16 in.). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sayles Francis, 1934.327. CC0.

Inferno

1700s(?)

Maker Unknown

Prints

Inferno, 1700s(?). Netherlands(?), 18th century (?). Etching (2 plates, one in center with main subject, the second frames the first, plus inscription plate); sheet: 35 x 45.3 cm (13 3/4 x 17 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sayles Francis 1934.327
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Print
Formatted Medium
etching (2 plates, one in center with main subject, the second frames the first, plus inscription plate)
Dimensions
Sheet: 35 x 45.3 cm (13 3/4 x 17 13/16 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: across botton, in separate plate: De Hel. / Uw lúst, ô Laster met úw Stoet! vinde elders stof, ; De Schoúwburg vier' zÿn, Eeúw: wat zoektge in Plútoos Gof? / Dit Helsch verblÿf weet ook 's Beschoúwers oog te streelen. / De Kúnst kan schoonheid úit een schriklÿk voorwerp teelen.
Departments
Prints
Accession Number
1934.327
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sayles Francis
Rights Statement
CC0

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