Intaglio with Bellerophon and Pegasus Set in a Mount
Gem engraving was a major art form in ancient Greece and Rome. Precious stones were thought to have healing and protective powers and were used as amulets and seals as well as jewelry. Engraved or incised gems, known as intaglios, were often decorated with winged creatures, su...
Artifact
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id
38630
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contentType
object
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| stage |
stage
normalized
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| provenance |
provenance
Joseph Brummer, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1942, by purchase.
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rightsUri
CC0
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| language |
language
en
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pageCount
1
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import
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Source image fields (5)
| thumbnailUrl | https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PS1_42.1317_Fnt_DD_T08.jpg |
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| iiifBase | https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PS1_42.1317_Fnt_DD_T08.jpg |
| imageCount | 1 |
| sourceUrl | https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.1317 |
Terms
Medium
sardonyx; mount: gold