The death of Arcite: the dying Arcite lies on the bed holding the hand of a young lady, surrounded by a king, servants and a friend in armour. Stipple print by F. Bartolozzi after W. Hamilton.
- Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400.
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- 43736i
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In 1723 John Dryden published a volume of poems which contained the poem "Palamon and Arcite" which was dedicated to the Duchess of Ormonde
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[London?] : [publisher not identified]
Physical description
1 print : stipple, with engraving ; image 35.6 x 45.3 cm
Lettering
The death of Arcite. Vide Chaucers Palamon & Arcite modernized by Dryden. W. Hamilton R.A. pinxt. F. Bartolozzi R.A. engraver to his Majesty sculpt
Reference
Wellcome Collection 43736i
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