English 18th C Sir William Hamilton Framed Greco-Roman Engraving, Satyrs and Maenads

18th-century hand-colored engraving titled Satyrs and Maenads, This piece is part of the renowned collection by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) and Pierre-Francois Hugues d’Hancarville (1719-1805), specifically from their four-volume work, Antiquites Etrusques, Grecques et Romaines (published between 1766 and 1767). 

Measuring 15 H x 26 inches W within matting, 34 x 25 inches framed. 

The engraving depicts a classical Greek scene of satyrs and maenads, often associated with Dionysian rituals or Euripides’s play "Bacchae".

Medium: Hand-colored aquatint or etching on paper, typically printed in black and terra-cotta ink to mimic the appearance of ancient Greek vase paintings.

Historical Significance: This publication was highly influential in the 18th century, advancing the study of art history and popularizing the Neoclassical style.