Identification title(s): horace cocles. Roman heroes (series title). Object type: plaque object number: bk-nm-4574. Description: round, lead plaque, surrounded by a leaf edge. On the left in the foreground the hero, who, on horseback, defends the bridge against the etruscans led by porsenna; he thus gives the romans the opportunity to demolish the bridge behind him. Two of the attackers lie at his feet. On the left in the background the city of rome and the partially destroyed bridge. On the right a forest edge. In the distance a mountain landscape with a winding river. Manufacture. Manufacturer: plaque maker: adam van vianen (i), plaque maker: paulus willemsz. Van vianen. Place of manufacture: netherlands. Dating: ca. 1600. Material: lead. Technique: casting. Dimensions: d 17. 0 cm. × g 311 gr. Acquisition: purchase 1879. Date: circa 1600.
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