On the left Bacchus stands wearing a pelt across his torso; his crown is made of grape leaves which also adorn his staff. In his left hand he holds out a crown towards Ariadne who reclines under a tree partially draped with a cloth, her eyes turned to...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
J. Smith
Subject (Name):
Dionysus (Greek deity), and Ariadne (Greek mythological character),
"Satire against England: Pitt strides forward holding a flag next to a crown, while chained figures cringe at his feet, and a scaffold and executioner occupy the background."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
France and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Pitt, William, 1759-1806
Subject (Topic):
History, Public opinion, Foreign relations, Axes, Calumets, Chains, Crowns, Gallows, Punishment devices, and Shackles
"The King's champion challenges anyone opposing the King's authority; the King standing underneath a large drapery in a room of his palace on the left; courtiers surround him; his champion standing in the centre; three knights on horseback approach fr...
Description:
Title devised by cataloger.
Publisher:
Adriaan Schoonebeek
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
William III, King of England, 1650-1702, Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694, and Westminster Hall (London, England),
