The Child Papirius Saluting Harpocrates as God of Silence

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An oil painting by a Spanish painter after O. Vaenius (Otto van Veen).

Wellcome Collection

London

Title

The Child Papirius Saluting Harpocrates as God of Silence

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 82.5 x W 66.8 cm (E)

Accession number

44559i

Acquisition method

purchased in Spain by Henry S. Wellcome, c.1900–1936

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Pintura emblematica Papirio, niño, ensaña a las Romnas dando hasi culto a su Dios del Silencio como honor a sua patria. Oye al reverso ...

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