Sujet
The Colossus of Rhodes, 18th century. Artist: Georg Balthasar Probst
Légende
The Colossus of Rhodes, 18th century. The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was a lighthouse in the form of a giant statue of the god Helios, marking the entrance to the harbour by holding a flaming torch in its hand. It was constructed in c292-280 BC. The statue broke off at the knees when a powerful earthquake struck Rhodes in 226 BC.
Historica Graphica Collection
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Notre référence
HRM19D58_104
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
50,0Mo (4,9Mo) / 31,6cm x 39,7cm / 3730 x 4685 (300dpi)