COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1310907
Reference Number:
Spencer 4202
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
Mithras Bovinus
Alternative Image Title:
Plate 5
Parent Work Title:
A new system: or, an analysis of ancient mythology: wherein an attempt is made to divest tradition of fable; and to reduce the truth to its original purity
Creator:
Basire, James, 1730-1802
Creator Role:
Engraver
Creator:
Bryant, Jacob, 1715-1804
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1774
Publication Details:
London: printed for T. Payne; P. Elmsly; B. White; and J. Walter
Volume:
2
Page/Sheet:
Opposite page 426
Description:
A heavily shaded monochrome image shows Mithras Bovinus and Eros Persicus upon the Iris or Arc. Beneath them are two rows of nine men and they are supported by 2 columns with two bulls' heads at the to pof each. Below the frame is printed: 'Mithras Bovinus et Eros Persicus. Shevenot: Pars. secunda: p145'. In the bottom right corner is written 'Basire Sc.'.
Subject:
Mythology
Category of Material:
Printed
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Item Height:
280 mm
Item Width:
205 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Provenance:
Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758-1834, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2013-05-20
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2013-06
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Mithras Bovinus
