Sculpture on the Tower of the Winds, Athens: the north wind. Engraving by J. Basire the elder, 1762.
- Stuart, James, 1713-1788.
- Date:
- 1762
- Reference:
- 2189091i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Boreas, holding a trumpet in the form of a conch, heralds the coming winter, being the bringer of cold winter air
The Tower of the Winds is also called the Horologion of Andronicus of Cyrrhus
Publication/Creation
1762
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; platemark 24.4 x 35.6 cm
Lettering
Boreas, the north wind, from the Temple of the Winds, at Athens. Jam.s Basire sculp.t.
"Boreas" is carved on the frieze in Greek letters
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2189091i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores