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The Continence of Scipio
The Continence of Scipio

The Continence of Scipio

Artist Sebastiano Ricci Italian, 1659–1734
Datecirca 1708–1710
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions76 x 96 in. (193 x 243.8 cm)
Frame: 78 1/4 x 99 1/4 x 3 in. (198.8 x 252.1 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina
Object number52.9.164
On View
On view
ProvenanceAdmiral Hall, South Ash [probably Saltash], Cornwall; sold Christie's July 14, 1950; with David M. Koetser, New York, NY; sold to NCMA, 1952.
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