Cincinnatus and the Roman Messengers
Engraving, part of a set of 12 small, round prints of varied subjects, representing scenes of Ancient Roman history or mythology, created by Étienne Delaune before 1573. This print consists of a representation of Cincinnatus, with his back turned to the viewer, dressed with peasant clothing, and driving a plow pulled by two oxes, turning towards two soldiers (the Roman messengers, who have come to announce him his accession to the consulate), on the right.
Artwork Details
- Title: Cincinnatus and the Roman Messengers
- Engraver: Engraved by Etienne Delaune (French, Orléans 1518/19–1583 Strasbourg)
- Date: before 1573
- Medium: Engraving
- Dimensions: Sheet (diameter): 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1922
- Object Number: 22.36.13
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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