1876 Stone Lithograph Roman Emperor Valerian Homage Cyriades Myriades XHA5

This is an original 1876 black and white stone lithograph of the fallen Roman Emperor Valerian paying homage to Cyriades (Trebellius Pollio). Valerian was defeated at the hands of Shapur I of the Second Persian Empire and replaced by the first of the "Tyranni Triginta" or "Thirty Tyrants" written of in the Historia Augusta. As the first in a series of "pretenders to the throne," information on Cyriades is mixed with historians unsure of what information to believe. This image, showing a cherub-like figure presenting a banner to the regal figure of Cyriades, is an excellent representation of the glorification which is starkly different from the images painted by the Roman historians.This is a spectacular piece in unbelievable condition for a 136 year old print.

CONDITION

This 135+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Lithograph; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.25 x 5.25 inches; 16 x 13 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Historia Augusta, Sassanid Empire, Persia, Iran, Middle East, Miriades, Trebellius Pollio, Cherub, Angel, Banner, Crown, Roman Empire, Tyranni Triginta, Thirty Tyrants, Second Persian Empire

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