Alpheus and Arethusa
Embroidered Picture
1630-1650 (made)
1630-1650 (made)
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Picture, embroidered satin depicting the pursuit of Arethusa by Alpheus, observed by a woman in the clouds (possibly Artemis, or another view of Arethusa concealed by Artemis amongst the clouds.). Contained within an embroidered oval frame, the outside corners of the fabric containing a lion, a leopard and various flowers.
Object details
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| Title | Alpheus and Arethusa (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | embroidered silk satin |
| Brief description | embroidered, 1630-1650, English; Alpheus and Arethusa |
| Physical description | Picture, embroidered satin depicting the pursuit of Arethusa by Alpheus, observed by a woman in the clouds (possibly Artemis, or another view of Arethusa concealed by Artemis amongst the clouds.). Contained within an embroidered oval frame, the outside corners of the fabric containing a lion, a leopard and various flowers. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Accession number | T.50-1924 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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