Continence of Scipio
Medium
Red chalk, on tan laid paper, lunette laid down on ivory wove paper
Dimensions
19.5 × 29.4 cm (7 11/16 × 11 5/8 in.)
Classification
chalk
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
3646
About the Artist
Pietro da Cortona · 1596–1669
Son of Giovanni Berretoni, decorative carver. Born 1 November 1596, died 16 May 1669.