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La Porterie (The Gatehouse)

1773. Pen and ink, annotated “F.X.”, titled and dated in ink in lower margin, 12.7 x 18.1cm. Minor foxing overall, slight soiling to edges of margins.

This image is one of numerous depictions, more commonly known as Roman Charity: the story of Pero breastfeeding her starving father Cimon in prison, leading to his release by guards impressed by her act of compassion and selflessness.
Item #CL165-2

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