File:Flaxman shield of achilles 1821 cc0 pub dom photo and pope shield of achilles 1715.png

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English: This is a composite image of two famous reconstructions of the Shield of Achilles as described by Homer in Book 18 of the Iliad.

Top: Silver-gilt shield modeled after Homer's Iliad by John Flaxman (British, 1755-1826); manufactured by Rundell, Bridge, and Rundell, London - ca. 1821-22 Bottom: Drawing by Nicolas Vleughels, engraving by Samuel Gribelin, ca. 1715.

This is a digitally colorized version of the b&w Image extracted from page 171 of volume 5 of The Iliad of Homer. Translated by Mr. Pope, ca. 1715-1720
Date circa 1821
date QS:P,+1821-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
and ca. 1715
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Top: Designed by John Flaxman, manufactured by Rundell, Bridge, and Rundell ca. 1821

Bottom: Drawing by Nicolas Vleughels, engraving by Samuel Gribelin, ca 1715

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