Art Survey No. 27: Galileo (1564-1642), 1638-1640
Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 27
Scope and Contents
Bust portrait of bearded man with white collar. Inscription: Label on frame "Portrait of Galileo - Sustermans Benevatora." Frame: Gesso, gilt wood, moldings, oak leaves, and acorns, 32 1/8 x 27 1/2.
Dates
- 1638-1640
Creator
- Suttermans, Justus, 1597-1681 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Born in: Flanders; Died in: Italy.
Extent
1 Object (1 painting) : oil on canvas ; 25 x 19 1/2 inches
Language of Materials
English
Condition
Dirty (2). Frame Condition: Good.
Condition History: Conserved 1962, by Vincent Riportella (relined).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Steinberg, Samuel; Nat. Hollywood Adv. Inc., LA, CA; 12/17/1964.
Local Note
A-394.12/1964/$15,000
- Art Survey
- Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 -- Portraits
Creator
- Suttermans, Justus, 1597-1681 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
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American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420
[email protected]
