Alexander Receiving the Family of Darius
Relief
17th century or 18th century (made)
17th century or 18th century (made)
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This relief in wax depicts Alexander receiving the Family of Darius. To the left from beneath an elaborate tent pitched under a tree, come a group of women in attitudes of supplication, the foremost of whom kneels before the young Alexander, who moves towards her. Behind the king, officers, pages and attendants. In the foreground a dog.
Object details
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| Title | Alexander Receiving the Family of Darius |
| Materials and techniques | Wax |
| Brief description | Wax, German, 17th or 18th century |
| Physical description | Relief in wax. To the left from beneath an elaborate tent pitched under a tree, come a group of women in attitudes of supplication, the foremost of whom kneels before the young Alexander, who moves towards her. Behind the king, officers, pages and attendants. In the foreground a dog. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh |
| Object history | Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
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| Summary | This relief in wax depicts Alexander receiving the Family of Darius. To the left from beneath an elaborate tent pitched under a tree, come a group of women in attitudes of supplication, the foremost of whom kneels before the young Alexander, who moves towards her. Behind the king, officers, pages and attendants. In the foreground a dog. |
| Bibliographic reference | Katalog des Bayerischen Nationalmuseums. Bildwerke IV, Munich, 1926, p.191, no.474. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.5-1939 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2004 |
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