Antiochus and Stratonice
Maker
Michele Ciampanti
(Italian, active from 1463, died 1521)
Collections
ClassificationsPAINTINGS
Dateca. 1470
Mediumtempera on panel
Dimensions17 x 43 in. (43.2 x 109.2 cm.)
DescriptionThis is one of two painted panels portraying the ancient love story of Antiochus and Stratonice, which once decorated the front of two wedding chests.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. The Arabella D. Huntington Memorial Art Collection.
Label TextThis panel continues the story of Antiochus and Stratonice, which began on the panel to the left (#26.120). Reading from left to right, the narrative concludes happily:
1. The king, who fears for Antiochus' health, has annulled his own marriage and bestows his former bride on his beloved son.
2. The young couple dance at their wedding.
3. The wedding feast takes place.
Status
On viewObject number26.121
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Cosimo Rosselli
ca. 1475
Object number: 26.100
Master of the Castello Nativity
mid 15th-late 15th Century
Object number: 26.95
