Object Image

Theseus restoring Helen to the brothers Castor and Pollux

Unknown Artist

The group of intaglios to which this piece belongs (61.109.1–.7) appears to derive from the collection of Prince Poniatowski, which contained innumerable forgeries signed with the names of famous antique engravers. See also 20.80.2 and 41.160.565.

Credit: Gift of Cele H. and William B. Rubin, 1961

Early 19th century
Carnelian and gold
8.0 x 1.0in
61.109.2
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019

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