Sculpture on the Tower of the Winds, Athens: the north west wind. Engraving by J. Basire the elder, 1762.
- Stuart, James, 1713-1788.
- Date:
- 1762
- Reference:
- 2189090i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Sciron is seen as a bearded man carrying a cauldron, indicating that the north-west wind dries up vegetation and represents the onset of winter
The Tower of the Winds is also called the Horologion of Andronicus of Cyrrhus
Publication/Creation
1762
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; platemark 24.4 x 35.6 cm
Lettering
Sciron, the north west wind, from the Temple of the Winds at Athens. Jam.s Basire sculp.t.
"Skiron" is carved on the frieze in Greek letters
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2189090i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores