This is a revised detail of the group of legislators that James Barry painted in the 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Soicety's Great Room. In this version Barry substitutes Cecilius Calvert, second Lord Baltimore for William Penn. Barry also introduced other figures, including Benjamin Franklin, into the print surrounding Pope Adrian in the upper left of the drawing.
Engraving
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Print of Orpheus painted by James Barry in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1791 but was not actually published until 23 April 1792.
Print of Orpheus painted by James Barry in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1791 but was not actually published until 23 April 1792.
Print of Orpheus painted by James Barry in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1791 but was not actually published until 23 April 1792.
Print of Orpheus painted by James Barry in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1791 but was not actually published until 23 April 1792.
Print of Orpheus painted by James Barry in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1791 but was not actually published until 23 April 1792.
This is a print by Louis Schiavonetti from a drawing by James Brarry that was in the possession of Richard Horsman Solly Esq. The original design eventually became 'The Birth of Pandora' which was completed in 1804. The prints provide the only known surviving record of Barry's early conception of the subject.
This print shows Queen Isabella, Magellan and Las Casas who were not originally shown in the James Barry 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. The print should be viewed as being positioned between 'Reserved Knowledge' and 'The Glorious Sextumvirate'. Las Casa was painted into the Great Room painting in 1801.
This print shows Queen Isabella, Magellan and Las Casas who were not originally shown in the James Barry 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. The print should be viewed as being positioned between 'Reserved Knowledge' and 'The Glorious Sextumvirate'. Las Casa was painted into the Great Room painting in 1801.
This print shows Queen Isabella, Magellan and Las Casas who were not originally shown in the James Barry 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. The print should be viewed as being positioned between 'Reserved Knowledge' and 'The Glorious Sextumvirate'. Las Casa was painted into the Great Room painting in 1801.
Detail of the group of scientists that Barry painted in the 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1795 but this version has an inscription at the bottom and these were not produced until 1800.
Detail of the group of scientists that Barry painted in the 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1795 but this version has an inscription at the bottom and these were not produced until 1800. This particular print appears to be slightly smaller than the other versions in the archive.
Detail of the group of scientists that Barry painted in the 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1795 but this version has an inscription at the bottom and these were not produced until 1800.
Detail of the group of scientists that Barry painted in the 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1795 but this version has an inscription at the bottom and these were not produced until 1800.
Detail of the group of scientists that Barry painted in the 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1795 but this version has an inscription at the bottom and these were not produced until 1800.
Detail of the group of scientists that Barry painted in the 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. The print is dated 1 May 1795 but this version has an inscription at the bottom and these were not produced until 1800.
Print of Satan, Sin and Death by James Barry. Barry produced 9 versions of this print which depicts Satan, who is seeking the Gates of Hell, opposed by its Guardian Death (who is actually Satan's son by Sin). Sin is intervening and holding them apart.
This is a detail of the angelic guiard and the group of illustrious patrons that James Barry painted as part of the 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. Unusually there is no inscription under the print.
This is a detail of the angelic guard and the group of illustrious patrons that James Barry painted as part of the 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. Unusually there is no inscription under the print. This version appears to be slightly smaller than others in the archive collection.
This is a detail of the angelic guiard and the group of illustrious patrons that James Barry painted as part of the 'Elysium and Tartarus' painting in the Society's Great Room. Unusually there is no inscription under the print.