An executioner and a child (part of the Judgement of Solomon)
Statuette
middle of 17th century (made)
middle of 17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This bronze representing an executioner and child was made in France in the middle of the 17th century. It was part of a group representing the Judgement of Solomon.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | An executioner and a child (part of the Judgement of Solomon) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, of an Executioner and a Child, French, middle of 17th century |
| Physical description | An executioner holds a naked baby boy upside down on his left leg, with his left hand, while having a sword in his right |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A. |
| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1953. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This bronze representing an executioner and child was made in France in the middle of the 17th century. It was part of a group representing the Judgement of Solomon. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.75-1953 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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