Pericles' Grief at the Loss of his Child (litho)

Pericles' Grief at the Loss of his Child. Pericles' brilliant career closed in sorrow and shame. Dismissed from all his offices by the influence of the democrat Cleon, his troubles were increased by the death of his entire family from plague. After the burial of his last child his fortitude deserted him. He broke down and wept for many hours, not long after falling himself an easy victim to the pestilence. He died in BC 429. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.