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GODS AND MYTHS

Argonauts, Jason and Medea / Census of ancient art known to the Renaissance / Known prototypes / Vatican City, Casino of Pius IV
Argonauts, Jason and Medea / Wedding of Jason and Medea
Argonauts, Jason and Medea / Medea sends her children to hand over a poisoned robe to Creusa, Jason's new wife
Argonauts, Jason and Medea / Creusa, having put on Medea's poisoned robe, bursts into flames
Argonauts, Jason and Medea / Medea contemplating the murder of her children but not yet doing so
Argonauts, Jason and Medea / Medea escaping in a dragon-pulled chariot from Jason's revenge

Further details

Artist or creator

Luzio Romano (active 16th century) (attributed)

Date

16th century (late) - 17th century

Location

London, British Museum (Dept. of Greek and Roman Antiquities) (inv. 2011,5012.94)

Associated persons

Ian Jones (Photographer (digital))

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Acknowledgements

Record created with the generous support of the Dean’s Development Fund, School of Advanced Study’

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