The Shield of Achilles, as described by Homer, Iliad 18th in 12 Compartments; With ye Heavens and Earth in the middle, and the Waves of the Ocean round the whole Circumference.
Collection:
Osher Collection
Name: The Shield of Achilles, as described by Homer, Iliad 18th in 12 Compartments; With ye Heavens and Earth in the middle, and the Waves of the Ocean round the whole Circumference.
Barcode: 661
Image Number: 661.0001
Publishing Location: London
Brief Description: Circular illustration of the shield of the Greek warrior Achilles as described by Homer in the Illiad. It is divided into sections, three depicting a town in war, three showing a town at peace and three a pastoral scene and three agriculture. The Zodiac surrounds the heavens and the earth
Physical Description: 1 map: uncolored, illustrated
Date/Date Range Produced: 1749
Date/Date Range Published: 1749
Language: English
Dimensions: 20 cm. x 21 cm. on sheet 21 cm. x 26 cm.
Printing Process: Engraving
Printing Technique: Copper
Material Type: Paper
LC Call Number: G3201.A8 1749 U5
OCLC: 1287025598
Accession Number: OS-1749-3
Donor: Osher
Permanent URL:
https://oshermaps.org/map/661.0001
