The Head of Hasdrubal brought to Hannibal
Plaquette
ca. 1500 (made)
ca. 1500 (made)
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Medallion depicts the crowned Herod seated, receiving the head of St. John the Baptist. There are two attendants behind him; he is approached by two soldiers, one of whom presents him with a decapidated head.
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Title | The Head of Hasdrubal brought to Hannibal (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medallion, bronze, depicting the head of Hasdrubal brought to Hannibal, ascribed to Pseudo-Melioli, Italy (Mantua), ca. 1500 |
Physical description | Medallion depicts the crowned Herod seated, receiving the head of St. John the Baptist. There are two attendants behind him; he is approached by two soldiers, one of whom presents him with a decapidated head. |
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Accession number | 6966-1860 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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