Mucius Scaevola
Plaquette
ca. 1530-1560 (made)
ca. 1530-1560 (made)
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This is a bronze plaquette made in Germany in about 1530-1560. The plaquette represents Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna. Mucius Scaevola, a young Roman, unsuccessfully attempted to kill the Etruscan King Porsena. When seized, he thrust his hand into the altar fire to shows how cheaply he held his life. Impressed by his courage, Porsena set him free.
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Title | Mucius Scaevola (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, Mucius Scaevola before King Porsena, Germany, ca. 1530-1560 |
Physical description | Bronze plaquette depicting Mucius Scaevola before King Porsena in low relief. |
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Object history | Formerly in the Tross Collection. 140 medals and reliefs were purchased from M. Henri Tross of Paris for £500 by J.C. Robinson for the Museum in 1867. |
Historical context | Mucius Scaevola, a young Roman, unsuccessfully attempted to king the Etruscan King Porsena. When seized, he thrust his hand into the altar fire to show how cheaply he held his life. Impressed by his courage, Porsena set him free. |
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Summary | This is a bronze plaquette made in Germany in about 1530-1560. The plaquette represents Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna. Mucius Scaevola, a young Roman, unsuccessfully attempted to kill the Etruscan King Porsena. When seized, he thrust his hand into the altar fire to shows how cheaply he held his life. Impressed by his courage, Porsena set him free. |
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Accession number | 193-1867 |
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Record created | October 15, 2004 |
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