Titus Maccius Plautus. Colored. Engraving
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Titus Maccius Plautus. Colored. Engraving
Titus Maccius Plautus (250-184). Latin playwright. Bacchides. Act I. Bacchides and Pistoclerus. Engraving. 1518. Colored
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1518 Character Comedy Fiddlestick Instrument Latin Maccius Plautus Playwright Titus Bacchides Musical
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This vibrant and intricately detailed engraving depicts the renowned ancient Roman playwright, Titus Maccius Plautus, in the midst of writing his famous comedy "Bacchides." Born in the second century BC, Plautus is considered one of the greatest figures in the history of Latin literature. He is shown here in deep concentration, with quill in hand and scroll rolled out before him. To his left, two of his most famous characters, Bacchides and Pistoclerus, engage in an animated conversation. Bacchides, dressed as a priestess of Bacchus, holds a bow and arrow, while Pistoclerus, clad in a soldier's armor, brandishes a fiddlestick. The inclusion of these characters from Act I of "Bacchides" highlights the lively and musical nature of Plautus' comedies, which often featured elements of music and dance. The rich colors and intricate details of this engraving bring Plautus and his world to life, transporting us back to the third century BC and allowing us to witness the creative process of one of the most influential figures in the history of Western literature.
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