The Race of Atalanta and Hippomenes

Description

Limestone relief depicting 'The Race of Atalanta and Hippomenes', based on a print by the engraver Crispyn de Passe: Flemish, by an unknown sculptor, early 17th century

Museum reference

A.1976.667

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Relief

Production information

Unknown
Belgium, Western Europe

Date

Early 17th century

Materials

Limestone

Physical description

Limestone; overmantel with relief decoration, mantel with frieze carved with a garland held by two satyrs

Associations

de Passe, Crispyn, 1564 - 1637
Depicted: Race of Atalanta and Hippomenes

Exhibitions

• Traditions in Sculpture (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

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Collection Story

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