Artemisia Building the Mausolaeum
Artist/Maker
DatesMade: Made early 1640s
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 161 x 139 cm h x w x d: Ram 201 x 173.5 x 15 cm
Inventory numberNM 5179
AcqusitionPurchase 1954 with contribution from Rapps konsthandel
Other titlesTitle (sv): Artemisia låter bygga Mausoleum Title (en): Artemisia Building the Mausolaeum
DescriptionDescription: Artemisia was the widow of King Mausollos (d. 352 BCE) and succeeded him as ruler in Caria, in today’s southwestern Turkey. The huge tomb which she built for her husband and herself became known as one of the seven wonders of the world: the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Vouet depicts Artemisia together with the two Greek architects who made the plans for the mausoleum. The Queen is pointing at the part of the plan that is currently being built.
Exhibited
Motif categoryReligion/Mythology
Collection
TechniquePainting
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