Cistern, "The battle of Thapsus"

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DatesMade: Made c. 1570

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Dimensionsh x diam: Mått 37 x 58 cm

Inventory numberNMK 67

AcqusitionTransferred from the Royal Museum 1866

Other titlesTitle (sv): Vinkylare, "Slaget vid Thapsus" Title (en): Cistern, "The battle of Thapsus"

DescriptionDescription: The décor is inspired by Taddeo Zuccaro’s drawings from 1562 with the motif of the history of Julius Caesar. Caesar defeated Scipio and King Juba I of Numidia in a battle at Thapsus in North Africa in the year 46 BC. Both died in the battle. This was celebrated with a triumphal procession in Rome. Caesar brought the son, Juba II, to Rome, where he was raised. He was married to a daughter of Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony and appointed king of Mauretania.

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