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Antiochus and Stratonice

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Type
Paintings(Opens in new tab)
Date
ca. 1470
Accession number
26.121
Maker
Michele Ciampanti(Opens in new tab) (Italian, 1463–1521)
Dimensions
17 x 43 in. (43.2 x 109.2 cm.)
Medium
tempera on panel
Description
This is one of two painted panels (26.120 and 26.121) portraying the ancient love story of Antiochus and Stratonice, which once decorated the front of two wedding chests.
Credit
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. The Arabella D. Huntington Memorial Art Collection.
Department
European Art
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This panel continues the story of Antiochus and Stratonice, which began on the panel to the left (#26.120).
Reading from left to right, the narrative concludes happily:
1. The king, who fears for Antiochus' health, has annulled his own marriage and bestows his former bride on his beloved son.
2. The young couple dance at their wedding.
3. The wedding feast takes place.

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