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Phalaris condemning Perillos to the brazen bull

Phalaris condemning Perillos to the brazen bull

Medium
pen and brown ink and wash heightened with white over black chalk; laid down
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink and wash heightened with white over black chalk; laid down
Measurements
42.9 × 35.6 cm
Accession Number
1278.746-3
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
History and Legend Human Figures Violence
Subjects (specific)
bulls (animals) burning alive executions (personal life events) frames (ornament areas) torture device torturing tyrants

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