Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British

after Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, c.1610–1665, Italian

Published 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:
helmets | crooks (object genres) | landscape | birds | woodland | frieze (ornamental band) | boys | heraldic motif | herdsman | shield (armor) | children | king (person) | shepherd | Persian | ancient history | forest | surprise | trees | dogs (animals) | blanket (covering) | coat of arms | nude | historical subject | relief | vines | sleeping | oxen | sheep | gown | the infant Cyrus suckled by a bitch | cows | crown (symbol of sovereignty) | sword | crest
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:22558