Sculpture on the Tower of the Winds, Athens: the north wind. Engraving by J. Basire the elder, 1762.
- James Stuart
- 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
Contributors
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
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores