Antique 1811 Engraving of Lucian of Samosata – Satirist & Classical Writer

Original hand-colored stipple engraving of Lucian of Samosata (c. 125 – after 180 AD), the ancient Greek satirist known for his sharp wit, skepticism, and the proto-science fiction work True History. Published by G. Jones on May 1, 1811, this neoclassical portrait features Lucian in Roman-style drapery, with a vignette below depicting mythological satire—a nod to his famous “Dialogues.”
Size 11.5x16.5 cm