Hercules and Dejanira

Workshop of Francesco Francia Italian

After a print by Peregrino da Casena

late 15th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Hercules and Dejanira
Artist: Workshop of Francesco Francia (Italian, Bologna ca. 1447–1517 Bologna)
Artist: After a print by Peregrino da Casena
Date: late 15th century
Culture: Italian, Bologna
Medium: Silver, niello
Dimensions: Overall: 2 5/8 × 1 1/4 in. (6.7 × 3.2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver In Combination
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1910
Object Number: 10.135.4
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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