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Poseidippus of Cassandreia, writer of comedies. Steel engraving by J.B.H. Bourgois after J.A.D. Ingres, 1808.
Date: 1808Reference: 3167777iPart of: Musée français.- Pictures
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The tomb of Mary Queen of Scots in Westminster Abbey: stone effigy and numerous heraldic sculptures. Engraving by C. Dubosc after H. Gravelot.
Gravelot, Hubert François, 1699-1773.Date: [1743]Reference: 44479i- Pictures
The education of Marie de' Medicis: Minerva, Mercury and the Graces teach her the fine and liberal arts. Engraving by A. Loir, ca. 1708, after J.M. Nattier after P.P. Rubens.
Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.Date: [1708?]Reference: 2863604iPart of: Gallerie du Palais du Luxembourg.- Pictures
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The dancing faun. Pencil drawing by R. Earlom.
Earlom, Richard, 1743-1822.Date: 1762Reference: 33004i- Pictures
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Venus [Aphrodite]: the Medici Venus. Engraving by F. Piranesi, 1781, after T. Piroli.
Piroli, Tommaso, approximately 1752-1824.Date: 1781Reference: 11584i- Pictures
Rome: a capriccio of ancient buildings, including the remains of three temples and the basilica of Maxentius; the Borghese vase; and a horse drinking from a fountain. Etching by J.S. Müller, 1745, after G.P. Panini.
Panini, Gian Paolo, 1691 or 1692-1765.Date: [...]th 1745Reference: 2921417i- Pictures
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Four people praying to Aesculapius. Watercolour attributed to circle of P.-N. Guérin.
Guérin, Pierre-Narcisse, 1774-1833.Reference: 44817i- Pictures
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A centaur with Cupid. Etching by F. Perrier.
Perrier, François, 1590?-1656?Reference: 11409i- Pictures
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A centaur with Cupid. Etching by F. Perrier.
Perrier, François, 1590?-1656?Reference: 11408i- Pictures
A centaur with Cupid. Etching by C. van Dalen I or II after F. Perrier.
Perrier, François, 1590?-1656?Date: [between 1600 and 1699]Reference: 31079i- Pictures
A lady making a plea (Ceres?). Etching by F. Perrier.
Perrier, François, 1590?-1656?Date: 1600-1699Reference: 3025091i- Pictures
Hercules as a boy, wearing a lion skin and holding a club. Etching by J. de Bisschop.
Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671.Date: [1671?]Reference: 3010735i- Pictures
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A centaur with Cupid. Stipple engraving by J. Condé, 1789.
Date: 1789Reference: 11490i- Pictures
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Cupid (Love) with arrows sits next to items representing arts and sciences. Etching by H. Winstanley, 17--, after F. Snyders and A. van Dyck.
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641.Reference: 26099i- Pictures
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Saint Jerome. Line engraving by C. Mellan after himself, 1665.
Mellan, Claude, 1598-1688.Date: 1665Reference: 5668i- Books
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Britannia Romana or Roman antiquities in Britain, Viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full account and explanation of hte Roman coins found in Britain at different places and divers times, all of which put together making very near a compleat series, from Julius Cæsar down to Valentinian III. With particular observations on those coins that bear relation to the affairs of Britain. Also a particular delineation of all the several sorts of Roman roads, and the places where the Romans had their camps and stations, during the time of their abode here in Britain for the space of 500 years. To which is prefix'd a map of the said roads and camps in the several counties in Britain. Also a large preface, shewing the usefulness of ancient coins and medals, in relation to history, poetry, sculpture, painting, and architecture: the way to know genuine from counterfeit coins: the reason of the Romans burying so much coin here in Britain: and the time when they did so. Also the manner of making their several sorts of roads and camps here. To which is added (by way of digression) a short account of the antiquities of Oxford, in relation both to the university and city, shewing that it was a very considerable place even in the time of the Romans. Also a list of those Roman emperors and generals that came in person, or were sent hither, and the several conquests they made here. By John Pointer, M.A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and rector of Slapton in Northampton-shire.
Pointer, John, 1668-1754.Date: 1724- Pictures
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A statue of a physician as Aesculapius whose shadow forms the shape of a donkey. Pen drawing by Gay-again, 1831.
Date: 1831Reference: 10940i- Pictures
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Mars [Ares]: the Ludovisi Mars. Engraving by F. Piranesi, 1783, after L. Corazzari.
Corazzari, Ludovico.Date: 1783Reference: 11583i- Pictures
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Pygmalion with his statue of a woman that comes to life. Engraving by J.N. Laugier, 1824, after A.L. Girodet-Trioson, 1819.
Girodet-Trioson, Anne-Louis, 1767-1824.Date: 1824Reference: 11563i- Pictures
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The Ludovisi Mars. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Date: [between 1910 and 1919?]Reference: 2045860iPart of: The James Gardiner Collection.- Books
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Sculpting idolatry in Flavian Rome : (an)iconic rhetoric in the writings of Flavius Josephus / Jason von Ehrenkrook.
Ehrenkrook, Jason vonDate: [2011], ©2011- Pictures
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Cupid. Photograph, 192-.
Date: [between 1920 and 1929?]Reference: 2045626iPart of: The James Gardiner Collection.- Pictures
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Venus [Aphrodite]: the Callipygian Venus. Engraving by F. Piranesi, 1783, after T. Piroli.
Piroli, Tommaso, approximately 1752-1824.Date: 1783Reference: 11586i- Books
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A guide to classical learning; or, Polymetis abridged. In three parts. I. The Rise, Growth, and Decay of Poetry, Painting, and Sculpture, among the Romans; with the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works, from Ennius down to Juvenal. II. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics; Remarks on our Commentators and School-Education; with a true Idea of the Allegories and Machinery of the Ancients; the want of which is the cause of the Defects and Mistakes in our modern Authors and Artists. III. A summary of Mr. Spence's Inquiry concerning the Agreement between the Works of the Roman Poets, and the Remains of the ancient Artists. Being a work, necessary, not only for classical instruction, but for all those who wish to have a true taste for the beauties of poetry, sculpture and painting. By N. Tindal, translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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Observations upon the antiquities of the town of Herculaneum, discovered at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. With some reflections on the painting and sculpture of the ancients. And a short description of the antiquities in the neighbourhood of Naples. By Mr. Bellicard, architect, member of the Academies of Bologna and Florence. Enriched with forty-two plates, designed and engraved by the author.
Cochin, Charles Nicolas, 1715-1790.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]