Antiochus and Stratonice

Maker Michele Ciampanti (Italian, active from 1463, died 1521)

Collections

European Painting Highlights

ClassificationsPAINTINGS

Dateca. 1470

Mediumtempera on panel

Dimensions17 x 43 in. (43.2 x 109.2 cm.)

DescriptionThis is one of two painted panels (26.120 and 26.121) 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.

Status

On view

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.

Object number26.121