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Artful Trick of Peisistratus (litho)
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Artful Trick of Peisistratus (litho)
8660818 Artful Trick of Peisistratus (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artful Trick of Peisistratus. Peisistratus, an Athenian democrat, ambitious of becoming master of the City, secretly wounded himself, and, appearing in public covered with blood, accused his political enemies of attacking him. He thus prevailed on the people to grant him a bodyguard, which he privately increased until he was in a position to make himself tyrant of Athens in BC 570. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.); © Look and Learn
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This lithograph captures the cunning and deceitful act of Peisistratus, an Athenian democrat who sought to seize power in ancient Greece. In a calculated move to manipulate public opinion, Peisistratus staged his own injury by secretly wounding himself and appearing in public covered in blood. The image depicts the moment when he accused his political enemies of attacking him, using this fabricated incident to gain sympathy and support from the people.
Through this artful trick, Peisistratus was able to convince the Athenians to grant him a bodyguard for protection. However, he slyly increased the size of his guard until he had amassed enough power to declare himself tyrant of Athens in 570 BC. This historical event is brought vividly to life through the detailed illustration by Robert Ambrose Dudley.
The black and white composition adds a sense of drama and intrigue to this pivotal moment in Greek history. The artist's skillful rendering captures not only the physicality of Peisistratus' deception but also the complex political machinations at play during that time.
This print serves as a reminder of how manipulation and ambition can shape the course of history, making it a thought-provoking addition to any collection or display on ancient civilizations.
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