'Wisdom', 1799. Artist: JP Simon

'Wisdom', 1799. Artist: JP Simon

1-237-332 - Guildhall Art Gallery (City of London)/Heritage Images

'Wisdom', 1799. Allegorical image of Wisdom, showing the seated figure of Wisdom surrounded by attributes including putti holding mirrors, a lamb, owl and cockerel. One of four engravings made from frescos by JF Rigaud, R.A., which formerly adorned the ceiling of the Old Council Chamber.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. JP Simon, attributed to: (British?): Engraver
After
  1. John Francis Rigaud: French: Artist, painter

Medium
  1. Engraving

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Artistic Representations Allegories


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3541x4932
File Size : 51,165kb


Aliases

  1. 10074
  1. 0220000299
  1. 1-237-332
  1. 10074
  1. 1237332
  1. 299
  1. A3

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