Seleucia, Turkey. Steel engraving by T. Turnbull, 1837, after W.H. Bartlett.
- Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854.
- Date:
- 1837
- Reference:
- 2124965i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Seleucia Pieria was the capital of Seleucus I Nicator, in Syria Prima. It functioned as the commercial and naval seaport of the western Seleucid capital of Antioch ad Orontes (present-day Antakya). In the engraving, two shepherds are shown with their sheep and goats around ruins. Beyond, mountain caves are seen, with Olympus behind
Publication/Creation
London ; Paris : Fisher, Son & Co., 1837.
Physical description
1 print : steel engraving ; image 12.4 x 18.8 cm
Lettering
Seleucia. W. H. Bartlett. T. Turnbull.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2124965i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores