Death of Hippolytus
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Richard Earlom
Richard Earlom (1743–1822) was a British artist, born in London.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Death of Hippolytus is a 1850 by Richard Earlom, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a chaotic scene of a man on the ground, clutching his chest, surrounded by scattered coins and broken objects. A wild horse rears up behind him, its rider mid-fall, while other figures—some on horseback, some flying—fill the sky with swirling movement. The dark, dramatic lighting makes the action feel urgent and violent. The title *Death of Hippolytus* hints this is a story from ancient Greek myth, where a character meets a tragic end. The print’s rough, sketchy lines and bold contrasts suggest it was made quickly, almost like a dramatic sketch. Look up Earlom, Richard to see more of his dramatic prints.
The print depicts the death of Hippolytus, derived from a painting by Rubens in the collection of the Duke of Bedford. Executed by Richard Earlom, the work is a print on paper, presented as a proof before letters.
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Richard Earlom (1743–1822) was a British artist, born in London.
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