Alexander and Diogenes
Relief
17th century or 18th century (made)
17th century or 18th century (made)
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This wax relief depicts Alexander and Diogenes. Beneath a tree to the left stands the figure of Alexander in fantastic armour and plumed helmet, looking downwards at the figure of Diogenes seated before him, beside his tub. To the left a page bearing a shield peers round at the philosopher while a black boy in the background holds a vestive charger. In the background and leaning on the tub are further figures of armed soldiers.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Alexander and Diogenes |
| Materials and techniques | Wax |
| Brief description | Relief, wax, South German, 17th or 18th century |
| Physical description | Relief in wax. Beneath a tree to the left stands the figure of Alexander in fantastic armour and plumed helmet, looking downwards at the figure of Diogenes seated before him, beside his tub. To the left a page bearing a shield peers round at the philosopher while a black boy in the background holds a vestive charger. In the background and leaning on the tub are further figures of armed soldiers. |
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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 wax relief depicts Alexander and Diogenes. Beneath a tree to the left stands the figure of Alexander in fantastic armour and plumed helmet, looking downwards at the figure of Diogenes seated before him, beside his tub. To the left a page bearing a shield peers round at the philosopher while a black boy in the background holds a vestive charger. In the background and leaning on the tub are further figures of armed soldiers. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.6-1939 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2004 |
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