Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, BritishPublished by Robert John Thornton, 1768–1837, British
Title:
From Antique Coins
Date:
1821
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered: "From Antique Coins. | POLLIO | GALLUS | AGRIPPA | VARUS | MECAENAS"; lower center: "POLLIO was a Poet, a General, & a great favourite to Agustus, & was twice Consul. | GALLUS was made Praefect of Egypt, a Poet, who slew himself having ruled Tyrannically. | AGRIPPA a famous General to Augustus, commanded in all his battles, & was married to Julia daughter to Augustus. | VARUS was of noble extraction, Father to Maia, Virgil's wife, was also a Poet, & Governor of Gisalpine Gaul. | MACAENAS was prime Minister to Augustus, & died 7 Years after the birth of Christ. | London, Published by Dr.Thornton, 1821."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection