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The Three Fates

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The Three Fates

1527–85

Medium

Pen and brown ink

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Dimensions

4 1/2 x 11 1/4in. (11.4 x 28.5cm)

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Rights

Public Domain

About Luca Cambiaso

1527–1585

Dominant figure in Genoese painting in the 16th century and the founder of the Genoese school. He is noted for his night scenes, simplified forms, and use of dry paint; two major influences on his work were Michelangelo, seen in his massive figures, and Correggio, for his soft modelling. Comment on works: Religious; Allegory; Mythology

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