78/6255 Lairesse, G. de (1641-1711) (circle of). (Minerva at Envy's Cave). Drawing, red crayon, brush and black ink, grey wash, 29x39 cm., on laid paper w. large watermark showing coat of arms of Amsterdam, tipped onto paper mount.

- Lacks tiny portion of upper margin in centre; sl. yellowed; some foxed spots.

= "Laress" added in later hand in pen and black ink in lower corner of mount. Myth from Ovid's Metamorphoses. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE CX.