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MITHRAS sacrificing at the vernal equinox. ; A stone in basso relievo found 10 foot underground in Micklegate York in 1747.

William Stukeley, 1687-1765, artist.

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  • Title:
    MITHRAS sacrificing at the vernal equinox. ; A stone in basso relievo found 10 foot underground in Micklegate York in 1747.
  • Author: William Stukeley, 1687-1765, artist.
  • Contributor: Smart Lethieullier 1701-1760, former owner.;
    George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, former owner.;
    George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, donor.
  • Subjects: Sculpture -- England -- York -- Pictorial works; Antiquities -- England -- 1740-1750; York (England) -- Pictorial works -- Early works to 1800; Drawings -- 1740-1750; Views -- England -- York -- 1740-1750;
    Dewey: 704.94442843
  • Production Details: 1747.
  • Language: English
  • Description: Summary: A sketch of a stone relief depicting Mithras sacrificing a bull, found in Micklegate, York in 1747; accompanied by a letter to Smart Lethieullier, Esq., dated 9 Oct. 1749: 'I have inserted a drawing of a sculpture on a stone found at York in digging a foundation 10 feet deep in micklegate. Mr Drake of York sent it to me at Stamford just before the Duke of Monatgu invited me to Town. Mr Drake wanted my opinion of it. I sent him word, it was Mithras sacrificing a bull, in the Spring quarter at the suns entrance into ♉ the figures at bottom twisted round with a snake, I take it to be gemini II to that sign, producing the whole variety of natures works, by new generations. I hope madam Lehuillier likes the book of anthems, my respects wait on her. I am your faithful humble servant Wm Stukeley'. Partial inscription on verso of letter 'To Smart . . . at his'.
    Summary: Titled ‘Drawing of a Stone in bas-relief found in Micklegate, York, 1747, representing Mithras sacrificing at the vernal Equinox; with an explanatory letter from Dr. Stukeley to Smart Lethieullier, Esq. 1749.’ in the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc, London, 1829.
    Summary: Titled ‘A sketch, in pen and ink, of "a stone in basso relievo, found 10 foot under ground, in Micklegate, York, in 1747," representing "Mithras sacrificing a bull, in the spring quarter, at the sun's entrance into"; drawn by Dr. Wm. Stukeley, with an explanatory letter from him to Smart Lethieullier, Esq., 9 Oct. 1749: 1 f. x 7 1.2 in.: with a small copy of the same, 3 1/2 in. x 3 in.’ in the Catalogue of the manuscript maps, charts, and plans, and of the topographical drawings in the British Museum, London, 1844-1861.
  • Identifier: System number: 004981943
  • Notes: Citation/references note: British Museum. Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc
  • Physical Description: 1 drawing : pen and black ink ; sheet 18.8 x 31.3 cm
  • Copy Note: Ownership: Copy at Maps K.Top.45.11.c. Part of King George III's Topographical Collection. Donated to the nation by George IV.
  • Obsolete shelfmark: [CR] XLV.11.c.
  • Shelfmark(s): Cartographic Items Maps K.Top.45.11.c.
  • UIN: BLL01004981943
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