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Object Type
print
Museum number
1912,1014.277
Description
The clemency of Scipio, who is seated gesturing to the woman he is about to return to her imploring relatives; proof before title Engraving and etching
Producer name
Print made by:
Domenico Marchetti
After:
Vincenzo Camuccini
Intermediary draughtsman:
Giovanni Battista Borani
School/style
Italian
Production date
1800-1820
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
etching
Dimensions
Height:
458 millimetres
Width:
665 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
ancient history
Associated names
Representation of:
Scipio Africanus
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Arthur E Packer
Acquisition date
1912
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1912,1014.277