Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Charles Grignion, 1717–1810, British

after Francis Hayman, 1707/8–1776, British

Published by John Knapton, active 1735–1789, British

Published by Paul Knapton, 1703–1755, British

Published by Robert Dodsley, 1704–1764, British
Title:
The Noble Behavior of Caractacus, before the Emperor Claudius
Date:
1751
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 15 7/16in. (41.9 x 39.2cm)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11717
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
scepter | columns | emperor | throne | dog (animal) | religious and mythological subject | prisoners
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
Francis Hayman (Kenwood House, 1987-06-24 - 1987-09-30)

Francis Hayman (Yale Center for British Art, 1987-04-01 - 1987-05-31)
Publications:
Brian Allen, Francis Hayman, Yale University Press, New Haven, 1987, pp.66, 146-9, 193, no. 78a, fig. 37, NJ18 H3324 A54 (YCBA)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:31376