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Accession Number 1971.5.19 Title Psammeticus In Love With Rhodope Object Type print Artist Bartolozzi, Francesco Date Made 1783 Culture/Nationality Italian Materials ink on paper; engraving Measurements image: 24.1 x 29.6 cm Description

This stipple engraving is based on a classical story in Aelian’s Historical Miscellany (Book 13.33). The story involves a young maiden named Rhodope who has her slipper stolen by an eagle while taking a bath in the…

This stipple engraving is based on a classical story in Aelian’s Historical Miscellany (Book 13.33). The story involves a young maiden named Rhodope who has her slipper stolen by an eagle while taking a bath in the river. The eagle carries her slipper to Memphis and drops it into the lap of the surprised pharaoh, Psammeticus. Psammeticus is so enamored with the dainty shoe that he sends out a decree to find, and bring the owner of the slipper to the palace.

Read More + Credit Line Bequest of Dr. J.M. MacEachran Location Print Study Centre