Mucius Scaevola

Artist Philips Galle (Dutch, 1537–1612)

Artistafter Frans Floris the Elder (Flemish, about 1519–1570)

Publisherpublished by Hieronymus Cock (Flemish, about 1510–1570)

Date1563

Mediumengraving on cream wove paper

Dimensions32.2 x 42.3 cm (sheet, trimmed on the platemark)

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LinePurchased with funds given by Robert and Barbara Wheaton

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Object number2003.30

Label TextCoornhert’s senior assistant, Philips Galle opened his own Antwerp printshop in 1570. He specialized in Romanist style engravings of mythological and religious subjects, by designers like Anthonie Blocklandt, Frans Floris, and Maerten de Vos. Livy recorded the legend of Mucius from early history of Rome. He was a general, captured by the Etruscan commander Porsenna. Threatened with torture, Mucius demonstrated his mettle by holding his right hand in the fire. He was released for this brave demonstration, and known thereafter as Scaevola, “the left handed.”ProvenanceJan Johnson, Montreal, Canada

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