Aristides the Just.
S. Shelly pinx.t T. Rider sculp.
London, Publish'd by C. Taylor, No.10 Holborn, Sep.r 1.1826.
Stipple. Plate 177 x 140mm. 7 x 5½".
Aristides (530BC-468BC) was an Athenian statesman, nicknamed "the Just". He was a general and founder of the Delian League, which developed the Athenian Empire. He was so respected throughout Greece for his fairness that Athens assumed the leadership of the alliance against the Persian invaders.
[Ref: 22606] £60.00
London, Publish'd by C. Taylor, No.10 Holborn, Sep.r 1.1826.
Stipple. Plate 177 x 140mm. 7 x 5½".
Aristides (530BC-468BC) was an Athenian statesman, nicknamed "the Just". He was a general and founder of the Delian League, which developed the Athenian Empire. He was so respected throughout Greece for his fairness that Athens assumed the leadership of the alliance against the Persian invaders.
[Ref: 22606] £60.00