Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)after Agostino Carracci, 1557–1602, Italian
Title:
The Birth of Pyrrhus
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving and etching
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "From the Original Drawing by Agosto, Caracci."; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by F. Bartolozzi R. A. HIstorical Engraver to his Majesty.-"; lettered, lower center: "The Birth of Pyrrhus, Plutarch Vol.3 Page 1. | IN HIS MAJESTYS COLLECTION | Published as the Act directs Apl.17.1797 by J. Chamberlaine Brompton Row Knightsbridge."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection