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BELISARIUS CARRYING CHILD,French Art Masterpiece,1883 Antique Engraving,Photogravure
BELISARIUS CARRYING CHILD,French Art Masterpiece,1883 Antique Wood Engraving FROM THE ORIGINAL PAINTING BY FRANCOIS GERARD IN THE GALLERY OF THE HERMITAGE IN ST PETERSBURGt

According to a story that gained popularity during the Middle Ages,
Justinian is said to have ordered Belisarius' eyes to be put out,
and reduced him to the status of homeless beggar condemned to asking
passers-by to "give an obolus to Belisarius" (date obolum
Belisario), before pardoning him.
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| PUBLISHED DATE |
1883 |
| PUBLISHER |
GEBBIE & CO. |
| PAGE SIZE: approx |
There is 1/2 to 2 ins border around the image |
| IMAGE SIZE: approx |
5 1/2 ins x 4 ins |
| CONDITION |
Wood
Engraving . Excellent Condition. The print is blank on reverse side. Suitable
Ageing. As Scanned. The image has beautiful depth and detail. |
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