Venus and Cupid in Vulcan's Forge

Venus and Cupid in Vulcan's Forge

Domenico PiolaWW-1627-332404

Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880

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Year
1627
Dimensions
7 1/4 x 10 13/16in. (18.4 x 27.4cm)

Artist

D
Domenico Piola

Painting

Domenico Piola was a Genoese painter of the Baroque period. He was the leading artist in Genoa in the second half of the 17th century, working on ceiling frescoes for many Genoese churches and palaces and canvas paintings for private collectors. His family studio was highly prolific and frequently collaborated with other artists.

Genoa, Italy

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Year
1627
Dimensions
7 1/4 x 10 13/16in. (18.4 x 27.4cm)
Watts ID
WW-1627-332404

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Artist

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Domenico Piola

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