The Queen’s Entry into the Harbor of Rhodes

Central design by Antoine Caron, Cartoon attributed to Henry Lerambert, designed 1562–68

Dominating this scene is the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. He watches as the widowed Greek queen, Artemisia, in the central boat, directs the capture of the city. · description from the collection

Collection data

Artist: Central design by Antoine Caron, Cartoon attributed to Henry Lerambert ¹
Date: designed 1562–68 ¹
Medium: Wool, silk, silver, silver-gilt yarns, tapestry weave ¹
Original: 2,560 × 1,823 px ¹
License: Public domain (Minneapolis Institute of Art)
Credit: Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund

Object record, Minneapolis Institute of Art

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