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Attributed to Salvator Rosa (Arenella 1615-1673 Rome)
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Attributed to Salvator Rosa (Arenella 1615-1673 Rome)

Archimedes

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Attributed to Salvator Rosa (Arenella 1615-1673 Rome)
Archimedes
with signature and date 'J.H. Tischbein peinx 1785' (lower left) and inscribed 'ARCHIMEDES' (lower left)
oil on canvas, unframed
69.4 x 60.1 cm.
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Please note that the picture bears a signature and date 'J.H. Tischbein peinx 1785' (lower left).

拍品專文

The harbour in the distance possibly represents the seaport of Archimedes' native town Syracuse. The present picture might refer to the story of Archimedes defending Syracuse during the Roman siege by constructing lenses to blind Roman ships using sunlight.