Pergamum: buildings on the acropolis. Steel engraving by J. Cousen after T. Allom.

  • Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872.
Date:
[between 1840 and 1849?]
Reference:
2200253i
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Description

Pergamum (Pergamos, near Bergama, Turkey. The ruins of the citadel are seen near the river. A village is seen to the left of the ruins, while the ancient church of St. John (the "Red Basilica") is in the centre. The mount of Yunt (Aspordenon in Greek) is seen in the background. The church at Pergamum was one of the Seven Churches to whom the Book of Revelation was addressed (Revelation 1:4)

Publication/Creation

London : Virtue & Co., [between 1840 and 1849?]

Physical description

1 print : steel engraving ; image 15.9 x 25.1 cm

Contributors

Lettering

Pergamos. Tho.s Allom, pinx.t ; J. Cousen, sculp.t ; Rev. I. 2.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2200253i

Reproduction note

After: a painting by Thomas Allom in the same direction sold at Bonham's, Knightsbridge, 3 December 2014, lot 112, with a painting of Laodicea, each in oil on canvas 46 x 72 cm

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