Carracci, Annibale (Bologna c. 1560 – Rome 1609). (Venus and Adonis.) She in divine nude resting besides a pond, holding cupid with arrow in her arms. He with the bow in his hand and accompanied by two hounds and coming around the underwood. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. Inscribed: Belvedere. / Annibale Carraci pinx^t. / W. French sc., otherwise in German as above. 14 x 15 cm.
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„ Habe heute Ihre Sendung dankend erhalten. Freue mich schon, das Buch meinem Mann … zu Weihnachten zu schenken. Liebe Grüße aus … am Dachstein “

(Frau K. G., 12. September 2007)