FRENCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1680-1710 | MUCIUS SCAEVOLA PUTTING HIS HAND IN THE FIRE
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May 22, 08:55 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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FRENCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1680-1710
MUCIUS SCAEVOLA PUTTING HIS HAND IN THE FIRE
oil on canvas
canvas: 42¼ by 50 in.; 108 by 127 cm.
framed: 47¾ by 56¾ in.; 121.3 by 144.1 cm.
Private collection;
Thence by descent.
This painting depicts the moment Mucius, a young Roman, burns his right hand to demonstrate his bravery to Lars Porsena, king of Clusium. Because of this audacious act, Porsena forgives Mucius for killing his scribe and offers peace to the Romans.