Arkivism
Four scenes from classical history
Public domain

Four scenes from classical history

Simon Fokke · 1722 - 1784 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Four scenes from classical history on one plate, numbered XXIX to XXXII, all with inscriptions. Top left: Megabyzus kills the lion that attacks Artaxerxes. Bottom left: Alcibiades cuts off his dog's tail. Top right: The scourging and killing of Demosthenes and Nicias. Bottom right: Lysander destroys the walls of Athens. Scenes XXIX and XXX marked top right: Opposite page 302. Scenes XXXI and XXXII marked top right: Opposite page 368.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printman killing animal
Credit lineVier voorstellingen uit de klassieke geschiedenis. 1722 - 1784. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Four scenes from classical historyFour scenes from classical history Four scenes from classical historyFour scenes from classical history Four scenes from classical historyFour scenes from classical history Four scenes from classical historyFour scenes from classical history Four scenes from classical historyFour scenes from classical history Four scenes from classical historyFour scenes from classical history