A fine stipple engraved print from the early nineteenth century.This beautiful neo-classical engraving illustrates the story of the ancient Roman vestal virgin �Tuccia�, an allegorical figure who represents chastity.When her honour was questioned by the Roman elders, Tuccia proved her innocence by carrying a sieve full of water from the Tiber to the Temple, miraculously performing the challenge without spilling a drop. Tuccia approaches towards a stepped dais carrying the water, a Roman elder and temple children in attendance.Engraved in Georgian London by John Samuel Agar (1773-1858) after a work by the English portrait painter Edward Francis Burney (1760-1848).Publication details below image:Burney delt. / Agar Sculpt.Title verso:Tuccia / the Vestal Virgin proving her Innocence by carrying water in a sieve / London Pub. Oct, 1, 1801, by R.A. Ackerman, Repository of Arts, 101, Strand.Ackermann'' Repository of Arts, in its day, had great influence on English taste in fashion, architecture, and literature.Etching with stipple.A fine and sharp impression on a wove paper.Within an impressive period Hogarth verre eglomise frame.There maybe some reflections in the glass these are not faults.There is a companion neo-classical print on the Albion House website titled �Sophonisba�.Frame size approx: 12 ins. by 10 ins. (25.4 cm. by 30.4 cm.)Free postage worldwide.Payment may be made via cheque, bank transfer or Paypal.To pay by credit or debit card over the phone please contact me on 07790 479615 or 01787 223001.Any questions please phone or email.All our items are carefully packed and are always sentby Royal Mail recorded delivery.Height is 25.4cm (10.0inches)
Width is 30.4cm (12.0inches)
Depth is 1.5cm (0.6inches)