Sextus Empyricus, Gottlieb Friedrich Riedel, 1801

Engraving by gottlieb friedrich riedel (*1724 in dresden, † 1784 in augsburg) showing a coin or medal that depicts sextus empiricus. Originally publicated in: georg wilhelm zapf, gallerie der alten griechen und römer sammt einer kurzen geschichte ihres lebens. Geschrieben von hofrat zapf, in kupfer gestochen und herausgegeben von g. F. Riedel, 2 vols. , stuttgart 1781–1783. This scan is from table xxiii of the new edition which was published in 1801 by christoph friedrich bürglen in augsburg, repeating riedel’s engravings. Date: 1801. Dimensions: height: 14.5 cm (5.7 in); width: 10 cm (3.9 in). Medium: engraving. Depicted People: Sextus Empiricus. Sextus Empiricus - engraving by G. F. Riedel - 1801