Ferrarese School, 16th century
The legitimate son refusing to shoot arrows at his dead father,
oil on canvas, 48.5 x 74.5 cm, unframed
The subject refers to an episode in the Gesta Romanorum, a collection of tales about a king who fathered three sons, all of whom raised claims to the throne after his death. At the advice of a wise councillor, the king’s legitimate son and heir was to be identified in a test of who of the three would shoot at their dead father’s body. Two sons hit his heart, whereas the third son refused to shoot and thereby betrayed his true love.
10.12.2015 - 14:00
- Estimate:
-
EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
Ferrarese School, 16th century
The legitimate son refusing to shoot arrows at his dead father,
oil on canvas, 48.5 x 74.5 cm, unframed
The subject refers to an episode in the Gesta Romanorum, a collection of tales about a king who fathered three sons, all of whom raised claims to the throne after his death. At the advice of a wise councillor, the king’s legitimate son and heir was to be identified in a test of who of the three would shoot at their dead father’s body. Two sons hit his heart, whereas the third son refused to shoot and thereby betrayed his true love.
|
Buyers hotline
Mon.-Fri.: 10.00am - 5.00pm
old.masters@dorotheum.at +43 1 515 60 403 |
| Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 10.12.2015 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 04.12. - 10.12.2015 |