Death of Adonis, Attributed to Leonard Thiry, 16th century
Attributed to Leonard ThiryFrench

Death of Adonis

16th century · Drawing

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Where is “Death of Adonis” now? Collection: Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

Harvard Art Museums

Cambridge, United States

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

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About the work

The dying Adonis, in the center foreground, is being lifted by winged genii and putti up to the chariot of Venus at the upper right; Venus, in the chariot, is tearing her hair in sorrow; at the upper left a putto is carrying aloft the garments of the wounded Adonis.

Harvard Art Museums

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Accession number
1965.236

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On view at Harvard Art Museums

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