Priam Entreating Achilles for the Body of Hector
Relief
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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This is a relief in red marble representing the scene in which Friam entreats Achilles for the body of Hector from Homer's 'Iliad'. Made in the 16th century in Italy, this relief is an imitation of the antique.
Object details
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| Title | Priam Entreating Achilles for the Body of Hector (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Red marble |
| Brief description | Priam entreating Achilles for the Body of Hector, red marble, Italian (?), 16th century |
| Physical description | Relief depicting Priam entreating Achilles for the body of Hector. Priam, followed by three women, kneels before Achilles, clasping his knee and kissing his hand; behind Achilles in a tent are two armed warriors. In the background a chariot with a servant holding the horse. |
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| Credit line | Given by H. J. Pfungst, Esq., FSA |
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| Summary | This is a relief in red marble representing the scene in which Friam entreats Achilles for the body of Hector from Homer's 'Iliad'. Made in the 16th century in Italy, this relief is an imitation of the antique. |
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| Accession number | A.20-1912 |
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| Record created | January 7, 2004 |
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