Mucius Scaevola, RP-P-OB-2686, Heinrich Aldegrever, 1530

Identificationtitle(s): mucius scaevola. Object type: print object number: rp-p-ob-2686. Catalog reference: new hollstein german (aldegrever) 69. The illustrated bartsch 69. Description: the roman hero gaius mucius scaevola facing the etruscan king porsenna, a woman seated on the ground. In the foreground a burning fire. Manufacturing. Manufacturer: photographer: heinrich aldegrever (mentioned on object), to own design by: heinrich aldegrever. Place of manufacture: germany. Dating: 1530. Physical features: engraving. Material: paper technique: engraving (printing process). Dimensions: plate edge: h 148 mm × b 104 mm. Subject: what: gaius mucius scaevola before porsena: he thrusts his right hand into the flames (the body of the king's secretary who erroneously had been killed instead of porsena may be seen lying on the ground). Acquisition: transfer of control 1816. Date: 1530.