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Naked woman (Leda) and swan (Zeus) embrace on a river bank; two figures jump into the water at middle ground; a town and bridge in the background.

Anonymous, Italian, 16th century Italian
or Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi) Italian
or Domenico Campagnola Italian

early 16th century

Not on view

Naked woman (Leda) and swan (Zeus) embrace on a river bank; two figures jump into the water at middle ground; a town and bridge in the background., Anonymous, Italian, 16th century (Italian, active Central Italy, ca. 1550–1580), Engraving — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Naked woman (Leda) and swan (Zeus) embrace on a river bank; two figures jump into the water at middle ground; a town and bridge in the background.

Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century (Italian, active Central Italy, ca. 1550–1580)

Artist: or Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi) (Italian, Venice ca. 1490–after 1536 Rome)

Artist: or Domenico Campagnola (Italian, Venice (?) 1500–1564 Padua)

Date: early 16th century

Medium: Engraving

Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed to plate): 6 9/16 × 7 13/16 in. (16.7 × 19.9 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1929

Object Number: 29.44.25

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