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

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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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