Frontispiece from Marmion, in the 1809 Royal Engagements Pocket Book c. 1808

This engraving by English artist Thomas Stothard is a frontispiece for the 1809 *Royal Engagement Pocket Atlas*. The artwork depicts the Greek mythological figure Atlas, who was condemned by Zeus to hold up the heavens for eternity. In the image, Atlas is shown supporting the globe on his shoulders, framed by an ornate classical architectural setting. Stothard, known for his illustrations of literature, created this image using a simple black and white palette, typical of engravings of the period. This small, detailed illustration demonstrates Stothard's skill and the popularity of classical mythology in 19th-century art and literature.