Eve of the Battle of Thernopylae. Taking advantage of the shadows of the night, Leonidas advanced to reconnoitre the vanguard of Xerxes. Four fervent warriors accompanied him on this heroic expedition. (Illustrated Plutarch)

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Eve of the Battle of Thernopylae. Taking advantage of the shadows of the night, Leonidas advanced to reconnoitre the vanguard of Xerxes. Four fervent warriors accompanied him on this heroic expedition. (Illustrated Plutarch)
Image Not Available for Eve of the Battle of Thernopylae. Taking advantage of the shadows of the night, Leonidas advanced to reconnoitre the vanguard of Xerxes. Four fervent warriors accompanied him on this heroic expedition. (Illustrated Plutarch)

Eve of the Battle of Thernopylae. Taking advantage of the shadows of the night, Leonidas advanced to reconnoitre the vanguard of Xerxes. Four fervent warriors accompanied him on this heroic expedition. (Illustrated Plutarch)

PortfolioPlate 2 from the series "L'Histoire ancienne"
Date1842
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 251 x 197 mm. (9 7/8 x 7 3/4 in.)
Credit LinePurchase Fund
Object number1961.113
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24