{"product_id":"croesus-on-the-funeral-pyre-engraving-print-1894-best-men-and-famous-women-antique","title":"Croesus on the Funeral Pyre Engraving Print 1894 Best Men and Famous Women Antique","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eOriginal 1894 Antique Engraving — “Croesus on the Funeral Pyre”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eAuthentic steel engraving from the historic illustrated series \u003cem data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eBest Men and Famous Women\u003c\/em\u003e (1894), depicting the dramatic classical scene of King Croesus of Lydia seated upon the funeral pyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eThe composition shows attendants presenting treasures and offerings as the condemned king sits enthroned beneath a ceremonial parasol — capturing the legendary moment before his rescue by Cyrus the Great (according to classical sources).\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Croesus on the Funeral Pyre\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1894\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel \/ book engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient history \/ classical rulers\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian historical illustration\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eSheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 11 in × 8 in\u003cbr data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e(standard for the series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eRich Victorian linework and theatrical composition make this an excellent display piece for collectors of ancient history, mythology, and classical art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DeadFITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52746093068655,"sku":"SKU10338","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/deadfitsvintage.com\/products\/croesus-on-the-funeral-pyre-engraving-print-1894-best-men-and-famous-women-antique","provider":"DeadFITS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}