Who created "Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage"?

Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage was created by Robert Blyth|John Hamilton Mortimer in January 20, 1782.

When was "Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage" created?

This artwork was created January 20, 1782.

What medium is "Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage"?

Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage is Etching.

Is "Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage" in the public domain?

Yes, Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage

Robert Blyth|John Hamilton Mortimer

January 20, 1782

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

Sheet: 17 13/16 x 14 in. (45.2 x 35.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1962

Accession Number

62.602.166

Tags

RuinsSoldiersMen

Art Historical Context

Step into the dramatic world of ancient Rome with *Caius Marius on Ruins of Carthage*, evocative etching created by British engraver Robert Blyth a design by John Hamilton Mortimer dated January 20,1782. The scene captures the exiled Roman general and consul Gaius Marius (157–86 BCE) seated pensively amid the shattered remnants of Carthage, the once-mighty city destroyed by Rome in 146 BCE. This composition draws from Plutarch'sLife of Marius*, recounting the legendary moment when a Roman official interrupted Marius's brooding solitude, only to receive the immortal retort: "Dost thou not know ...

Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage

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