Iphigenia's gratitude for a doe, fan circa 1770
Iphigenia's gratitude for a doe, fan circa 1770
Fan, painted leather leaf depicting the sacrifice of Iphigenia.
As her father Agamemnon prepares to sacrifice Iphigenia, the goddess Artemis takes pity on the young girl and substitutes a deer in her place.
English style mounting
White mother-of-pearl sticks and guards, pierced, engraved, and applied with gold leaf
Good condition (small stains).
H: 28,5 cm
