Hercules and Nessus
Object type: Plaque
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: Italian, Milan
Artist: Annibale Fontana
Artist bio: Italian, 1540–1587
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: before 1584
Medium: Rock crystal; gold and champlevé enamel frame
Dimensions: H. 3-1/16 x W. 4-1/16 in.  (7.8 x 10.3 cm)
Classification: Natural Substances-Rock Crystal
Credit line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Accession year: 1932
Tags: Hercules|Centaurs|Men