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image of Cephalus Hiding the Jewels
Bernardino Luini (artist)
Italian, c. 1480 - 1532
Cephalus Hiding the Jewels, c. 1520/1522
fresco
overall: 221.6 x 150.2 cm (87 1/4 x 59 1/8 in.)
Samuel H. Kress Collection
1943.4.53
On View
From the Tour: Fresco Cycle with the Story of Procris and Cephalus

Regretting his rash actions, Cephalus buries the jewels he used to trick his wife. Possibly combining different narratives from the poem and play, Luini depicted the prince digging in the ground twice.

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