Hercules and the Nemean Lion
Statuette
ca. 1600 (made)
ca. 1600 (made)
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Modelled figure of Hercules and the Nemean lion, painted with coloured glazes.
Object details
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| Title | Hercules and the Nemean Lion (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, modelled and painted with coloured glazes |
| Brief description | Earthenware modelled in the form of Hercules and the Nemean Lion and decorated with coloured glazes. French, probably Fontainebleau, about 1600 |
| Physical description | Modelled figure of Hercules and the Nemean lion, painted with coloured glazes. |
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| Credit line | Bought |
| Object history | Purchased at Arondel, 26 rue Bonaparte, Paris |
| Historical context | Based on an Italian bronze of the 16th century (see References). |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 2530-1856 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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