The birth of Pyrrhus, his mother Deidamia (?) recovers in bed while servants wash and tend him. Engraving by F. Bartolozzi, 1797, after A. Carracci.

  • Carracci, Agostino, 1557-1602.
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17 April 1797
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17653i
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[London] (Brompton Row, Knightsbridge) : Published as the Act directs by I. Chamberlaine, 17 April 1797.

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1 print : stipple engraving with etching ; platemark 34 x 24.5 cm

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The birth of Pyrrhus, Plutarch vol. 3 page 1. From the original drawing by Agosto. Caracci. Engraved by F. Bartolozzi R.A. Historical Engraver to his Majesty.

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Wellcome Collection 17653i

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"In his Majesty's collection"

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