Caesar Throws Himself into the Sea from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 239

Department

Textiles

Artist

Guilliam van Leefdael (Manufacturer)

Title

Caesar Throws Himself into the Sea from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra

Place

Flanders (Object made in)

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Made 1675–1685

Medium

Wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave

Dimensions

351.2 × 362.4 cm (138 1/4 × 142 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Chauncey McCormick and Mrs. Richard Ely Danielson

Reference Number

1944.18

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