1874 Wood Engraving Henri Levy Art Death Sleep Jupiter Sarpedon Mythology YTGA1

"Death and Sleep bearing to Jupiter to the Body of Sarpedon"

This is an original 1874 black and white double-page wood engraving of a painting by Henri Levy (1840-1904) entitled, "Death and Sleep bearing to Jupiter to the Body of Sarpedon", that depicts Sleep (Hypnos) and Death (Thanatos) bearing the corpse of Sarpedon, King of Lycia, son of Zeus and Laodamia, hero of Troy during the Trojan War, to Phoebus Apollo (Jupiter) so that he could clean to body and perform the funeral honors according to ancient Greek mythology.

CONDITION

This 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Small crease - right margin. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso. There is an original center crease.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 14.5 x 19.75 inches; 37 x 50 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)

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This piece was illustrated by Levy, Henri. Artist name printed on page - bottom center of image.

Reproductive art by J. Robert.

Keywords specific to this image: Greece, Religious, Fantasy, The Illiad

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