Copy of a Wall Painting from Herculaneum

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Title: Copy of a Wall Painting from Herculaneum
Artist/creator: Albin Martin
Production date: circa 1842
Medium: tempera
Dimensions: 260 x 203 mm
Inscription: Reverse; Telephus suckled by a doe and led by a Genius. He is recognized by his father Hercules through the intercession of the Goddess of Creation who is sitting on the left. The whole scene is acting in the sanctuary of Pan the tutelary Deity of Creation, whose figure is visible over the head of the Goddess. The figures are a little larger than life. The whole group is charming, simple and natural. Wall painting of a round apartment dug up in Herculaneum (u.r.) Circular stamp with No. 736 (l.c.). "Pompeii" in pencil, upside down (c.r.)
Credit line: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Miss Nella Hickson, 1944
Accession no: 1944/2/4
Other ID: 1944/2/4/A, PCA Old Accession Number
Copyright: No known copyright restrictions
Department: New Zealand Art
Display status: Not on display

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