The Death of Hippolytus or Fall of Phaeton

The image depicts a circular bronze plaque with a raised relief scene. The plaque shows a man with wavy hair riding a chariot pulled by four horses. The man is holding the reins and appears to be losing control. The horses are rearing up and moving in different directions. The man is falling out of the chariot, which is barely visible. The background of the plaque is plain. The plaque has a dark brown patina with some scratches and marks on its surface. The plaque is set against a light gray background.

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Dimensions: 891 × 893 px
Museum Record: View original

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The Death of Hippolytus or Fall of Phaeton

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