Print made by Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, Britishafter Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, c.1610–1665, ItalianPublished by John Boydell, 1720–1804, British
Title:
The Exposition of Cyrus
Date:
1781
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 15/16 x 15 1/4 inches (30.3 x 38.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in graphite, upper left: "19"; center left: "#20"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1970.3.867
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
coat of arms | historical subject | landscape | blanket (covering) | gown | shield (armor) | helmets | sword | nude | relief | crooks (object genres) | trees | vines | woodland | forest | herdsman | boys | children | shepherd | heraldic motif | crest | frieze (ornamental band) | Persian | crown (symbol of sovereignty) | the infant Cyrus suckled by a bitch | surprise | dogs (animals) | cows | oxen | birds | sheep | ancient history | sleeping | king (person)