Who created "Saturn and Rhea"?

Saturn and Rhea was created by Paolo Pagani|Giuseppe Diamantini in 1680–1700.

When was "Saturn and Rhea" created?

This artwork was created 1680–1700.

What medium is "Saturn and Rhea"?

Saturn and Rhea is Etching; second state of two.

Is "Saturn and Rhea" in the public domain?

Yes, Saturn and Rhea is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saturn and Rhea

Paolo Pagani|Giuseppe Diamantini

1680–1700

Medium

Etching; second state of two

Dimensions

Plate: 10 1/16 × 7 3/4 in. (25.6 × 19.7 cm) Sheet: 10 1/4 × 7 7/8 in. (26 × 20 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1966

Accession Number

66.620.1

Art Historical Context

**Saturn and Rhea** a captivating etching created collaboratively by Italian Baroque artists Paolo Pagani and Giuseppe Diamantini around 1680–1700. This second state of two impressions measures about 10 by 8 inches on the plate, showcasing the intricate interplay of their skills in printmaking. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, entered the collection via the Rogers Fund in 1966, highlighting its enduring appeal to connoisseurs. The artwork depicts the mythological Titans Saturn and Rhea, drawing from classical Roman lore where Saturn, fearing prophecy,...

Saturn and Rhea

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