Title
Peter and Simon Magus before the Emperor Nero in Rome, above a sorcerer and two devils.
Object Type
Date
16th Century
Description
A painting of that is part of set of three, this one of Peter before Emperor Nero with two devils and Simon Magus flying in the sky between them. This sits in a simple frame with a golden velvet covered inner border.
Cultural Origin
Germany
Medium
oil, wood, velvet
Extent
Overall: 16 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. (41.9 x 6.4 x 60.3 cm)
Sight: 19 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (50.2 x 31.8 cm)
Sight: 19 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (50.2 x 31.8 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, November 29, 1961, Sale 2067, lot 6
Identifier
1999.986.3
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