Nessus Abducting Dejanira 1810 - 1830

This cameo by Giuseppe Girometti, titled "Nessus Abducting Dejanira," depicts a scene from Greek mythology. Dejanira, the wife of Hercules, is being abducted by the centaur Nessus. The scene is carved in white shell against an orange background and framed in gold, giving it a classic and elegant look. The intricate details of the figures and the dramatic composition of the scene make this cameo a beautiful and captivating work of art. This piece, created between 1810 and 1830, is a prime example of Girometti's skills as a cameo artist, and it is now held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.