The relief is thought to be part of a group of tablets which represent human virtues.
Relief of Mucius Scaevola by Giovanni Maria Mosca, 15201527
© National Galleries of Scotland
Details
- Medium:
- Marble
- Dimensions:
- 34 x 21 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £40,000 ( Total: £160,000)
- Acquired in:
- 1989
- Vendor:
- Daniel Katz Ltd
The subject is taken from Livy 2: 12-13. Caius Mucius, a young Roman noble, penetrated the Etruscan camp in 507BC but instead of assassinating the King of the Etruscans, he killed the King's aide by mistake. To show the guards how cheaply he valued his life he thrust his right hand into the flames. The King was impressed and let him go. Scaevola means left-handed.
Provenance
The Duke of Leeds; Christie's, 7/7/87, lot 135; Katz.
Venue details
Scottish National Gallery
The Mound, EDINBURGH
Edinburgh
EH2 2EL
0131 624 6200
www.nationalgalleries.org
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