Cimon and Pero
Plaquette
ealry 16th century (made)
ealry 16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This plaquette depicts the story of Cimon and Pero and is made by the Master of the Roman Charity in the early 16th century in North Italy.
In the Story of the Roman Charity, Pero, the daughter of Cimon secretly breastfeeds her father while he is incarcerated and sentenced to death through starvation. Her selfless doing caused big impression and led to the release of her father. The story was depicted by many artists.
In the Story of the Roman Charity, Pero, the daughter of Cimon secretly breastfeeds her father while he is incarcerated and sentenced to death through starvation. Her selfless doing caused big impression and led to the release of her father. The story was depicted by many artists.
Object details
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| Title | Cimon and Pero (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, Cimon and Pero, by the Master of the Roman Charity, North Italy, early16th century |
| Physical description | Plaquette depicts Pero kneeling to right, reaching her breast to her father Cimon. Inscription. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'PIETATI' |
| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This plaquette depicts the story of Cimon and Pero and is made by the Master of the Roman Charity in the early 16th century in North Italy. In the Story of the Roman Charity, Pero, the daughter of Cimon secretly breastfeeds her father while he is incarcerated and sentenced to death through starvation. Her selfless doing caused big impression and led to the release of her father. The story was depicted by many artists. |
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| Accession number | A.420-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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