Unidentified

Came into the collection in exchange for a pair or works by Hendrick Goltzius, Vulcan and Venus (see adjacent record). In the van der Doort inventory, the Goltzius is not in a separate record.

Van der Doort c.1639

The grandson of old Quinten [Massys], who lived in Frankfurt

Titian and Pietro Aretino, both with gold chain

Walpole Society reference (1960): 
WS 8, № 2
Measurements (Van der Doort): 
1ft 7in x 2ft 10in (48.3 x 86.4cm)
Medium: 
canvas
Frame: 
carved and gilded frame
Provenance: 
Thomas Howard, Earl of Berkshire, Master of the Horse to Charles when Prince of Wales; when Prince of Wales
Gift / Exchange / Bought / Inherited: 
exchanged
Notes: 
swapped for a Hendrick Goltzius, Vulcan and Venus
Hang notes: 
above the door
Location: 
Adam and Eve Stairs Room
Original Manuscript page number: 
MS. Ash. 1514, f. 11
Identification certainty: 
Unknown
Sale Inventory c.1649-51

Titian