Demosthenes, Cicero and William Pitt, Earl of Chatham 1750 - 1815

Francesco Bartolozzi's stipple engraving, *Demosthenes, Cicero and William Pitt, Earl of Chatham*, presents a visual comparison between three prominent orators. The three figures stand in a classical landscape, while two smaller figures, representing the modern era, look up in admiration. Bartolozzi, a prolific printmaker, produced this work sometime between 1750 and 1815. The print highlights the enduring appeal of the classical tradition and its influence on contemporary ideals. *Demosthenes, Cicero and William Pitt, Earl of Chatham* is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.