Scenes from the Life of King Nebuchadnezzar
The Met
Artist: Nicola di Maestro Antonio d'Ancona(Italian, Marchigian, active by 1472–died 1510/11)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, embossed and gilt ornament
Dimensions: Overall, with engaged frame, 24 3/8 x 69 1/8 in. (61.9 x 175.6 cm); painted surface, left 12 7/8 x 14 5/8 in. (32.7 x 37.1 cm), center 12 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. (32.4 x 37.5 cm), right 12 3/4 x 141/2 in. (32.4 x 36.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of James L. Loeb, 1908
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Three framed scenes: a seated figure, a procession, and a figure emerging from a large shell
Detailed Description
Three distinct rectangular scenes are set within an ornate, gilded wooden frame. The frame is intricately carved with floral and geometric patterns, and has a keyhole-like indentation at the top center. The leftmost panel shows an interior scene with a central figure seated on a throne under an archway. This figure wears a white robe and a crown, holding a scepter. To the left, a standing figure in a dark hat and red and brown attire gestures towards the seated figure. Several other figures in various robes and hats stand around. The floor is tiled in a checkerboard pattern, and a banner above the arch reads "REX IVD[...]" with some letters obscured. The central panel depicts a crowded procession of figures. On the left, a group of figures in long robes, some in yellow and red, appear to be moving towards the right. A central vertical architectural element divides the scene. To the right of this element, several figures, some with their hands bound, are being led by soldiers in red and white attire, carrying spears. The background shows distant buildings and a sky. The rightmost panel presents a rocky and barren landscape. A large, dark, swirling shell-like object dominates the center, from which a figure in a light-colored garment is emerging, partially visible. The ground is rocky and barren, with small plants. To the left and right, rocky outcrops frame the scene. In the distance, a body of water and a small town with buildings are visible under a light sky.
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