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Maker(s):Jegher, Christoffel; Moretus II, Balthasar (published by)
Culture:Flemish (1596-1652/53); Flemish (1615-1674)
Title:Portrait of Leo I and grandson Leo II. Illustration LXXXVII to Hubert Goltzius's 'Icones Imperatorum Romanorum'
Date Made:1645
Type:Print
Materials:woodcut
Place Made:Europe; Flanders; Flanders: Antwerp
Measurements:sheet: 7 13/16 in x 7 13/16 in ; 19.8 cm x 19.8 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1985.47.2
Credit Line:Museum Purchase
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Description:
Portrait of Eastern Roman Emperor Leo I facing his grandson Leo II in circle format resembling a coin. Wearing a togas and jeweled head bands. Bust portraits in profile. Made from two blocks in ochre and black and letterpress.Title around the image: "DNN. LEO. AVGG."

Tags:
ecology; figures; men; portraits; text

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