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Titian, Colonna, and the Renaissance science of procreation : Equicola's seasons of desire / Anthony Colantuono.
Colantuono, Anthony.Date: 2010- Books
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De afkomst, naem, aert, macht, woonplaets, heerschappy en eyghenschap, van de wijdt-beroemde ende vermaerde joffrouw Podraga, dochter van Bachus en Venus door een ouwe poëet, wel eer heel ouwer-wits toegetaeckelt, en nu wat verhanselt en in nieuwe kleeren gesteecken
AnonDate: 1673- Pictures
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The drunken Hercules. Engraving by A. Campanella after A. von Maron, 1781.
Maron, Anton von, 1733-1808.Date: 1781Reference: 575578iPart of: Wall paintings from the Villa Negroni (Montalto), Rome- Books
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Sicuro e portentoso rimedio alla odontalgia : o sia dolore dei denti ed a varj mali derivanti da ristagno d'umori, da affezioni nervose ec., / scoperto dal reverendissimo signore Teodoro Clemente Comparini.
Comparini, Teodoro Clemente.Date: 1793- Pictures
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The inevitable consequences of over-indulgence: two drunk men seize a young woman. Engraving after S. Freudeberg.
Freudenberger, Sigmund, 1745-1801.Date: [1780?]Reference: 28327i- Pictures
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Seven ancient utensils reconstructed from bas-reliefs etc. Etching by L. Roccheggiani, ca. 1811.
Roccheggiani, Lorenzo, active 1804-1817.Date: [1811?]Reference: 2498920i- Archives and manuscripts
Stukeley, William (1687-1765)
Stukeley, William, 1687-1765Date: 1736Reference: MS.4723- Archives and manuscripts
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'Baber-Bayod'
Date: 1930-1952Reference: WA/HMM/CO/Alp/35Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library- Books
The bathtub bacchanal / Liana Jegers.
Jegers, LianaDate: [2017]- Pictures
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Drinkers and mandolin players in a Roman inn, with landscape seen through an open archway. Etching by B. Pinelli, 1820.
Pinelli, Bartolomeo, 1781-1835.Date: 1820Reference: 26920i- Books
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The mythology and fables of the ancients, explain'd from history. By the Abbé Banier, Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. ... . Translated from the original French. Containing I. The History of the Gods of the Chaldeans, Babylonians, Syrians, Persians, &c. II. Of the Divinities of the Greeks and Romans, divided into three Classes, viz. the Celestial Gods, the Gods of the Waters, and those of the Earth. The first contains the History of Jupiter, Juno, Saturn, Minerva, Mars, Venus, Vulcan, Mercury, Apollo, Diana, Bacchus, &c. together with an historical Explanation of all the poetical Fables relating to these several Divinities. Under the second Class is the History of Demogorgon, Cybele, Vesta, Terminus, Flora, the Satyrs, &c. The third contains the History of Neptune, Amphitrite, Nereus, Proteus, the Nymphs; with a curious Enquiry into the Foundation and Nature of that Worship which was paid them.
Banier, M. l'abbé (Antoine), 1673-1741.Date: M.DCC.XL. 1739-[40]- Books
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A collection of choice songs, Containing, 1. An Adieu to the Rocks of Lannow. 2. The Highland Laddie. 3. The Brown Jug. 4. I'll think of Willy far away. 5. The Lass of Richmond Hill. 6. I'll not be confin'd like a Bird in a Cage. 7. Should he think of another. 8. Alone by the Light of the Moon. 9. The disconsolate ... Return. 10. The Union of Bacchus and Venus. 11. Sweet Poll of Plymouth. 12. My Friend and Pitcher. 13. While Strephon thus you teize me. 14. Indeed 'tis much too soon. 15. I ken he loos' me weel. 16. Can British Tars do more. 17. The little Plough-Boy. 18. As you mean to set sail for the Land of Delight. 19. The Tobacco Box. 20. The Woodland Lass. 21. The Wild Rover. 22. The Friendly Tars.
Date: [1800?]- Books
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The midnight rambler; or, new nocturnal spy, for the present year. Containing a complete description of the modern transactions of London and Westminster, from the hours of nine in the evening, till six in the morning. Exhibiting Great Variety Of Midnight Scenes and Adventures In Real Life, Both Serious And Comic: Wherein Are Displayed The Various Humours and Transactions of the different Inhabitants of the Metropolis - from the Duke in High, down to the Cobler in Low Life - and from the Dutchess in St. James's, down to the Oyster Woman at Billingsgate, &c. &c. Illustrated With Real Characters, and Whimsical Anecdotes, Of several Votaries of Bacchus and Venus, from the First-Rate Bucks, Bloods, and Filles de Joye, down to those in more Humble Stations; as well as those in more deplorable Conditions, whose utmost Prospects are through the Bars of a Prison. Also the Characters of Gaolers, Round-House Keepers, Mercenary Beadles, Reforming Constables, &c. &c.
Date: [1772?]- Books
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The merry songster. Being a Collection of songs: Containing, 1. O Sawney, why leav'st thou thy Nelly to mourn? 2. As Jamie Gay gang'd blithe his Way. 3. The Sun like any Bridegroom gay. 4. Confin'd in the House till the Age of Fifteen. 5. Why Celia, this constant upbraiding? 6. When Blushes dy'd the Cheeks of Morn. 7. Twas a Twelvemonth ago, nay, perhaps they are sweet. 8. Fairer than the opening Lillies. 9. Here lives a fair Creature, her Heart it is true. 10. Where's my Swain, so blythe and clever? 11. Say, good Master Bacchus, astrid on your Butt. 12. My Fond Shepherds of late were so blest. 13. Not far from Town a Country Squire, 14. Down in a Meadow both fair and gay. 15. O where is that Pretty [illegible] Sailor? 16. As t'other Day o'er the green Meadow I past. 17. In a neat little Cot. 18. When Lovely Amora display'd.
Date: [1770?]- Books
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The arraigning and indicting of Sir John Barley-Corn, Kt. A man of noble blood, and well-belov'd in England, and has been a great maintainer of all England, both rich and poor; yet now is found guilty of many sinful acts, and bloody crime, and therefore he is arraigned and condemned, and stands to the mercy of the jury: and if andy man has any thing to lay to his charge, let them appear at the sign of the Three Logger-heads, in Bacchus-Court, and there they shall be heard by the two noble judges, Oliver, and Old Nick, his holy father. Given under the hand and seals of these two above written, at the sign of the three merry Companions in Bedlam; that is to say, poor Robin, merry Tom, and Jack Lackwis. Newly composed by a well-wisher to Sir John, and all that love him. By poor Tom for their majesties, a lover of mirth but a hater of traytors and mischief. Thomas Robbins, the author.
Robins, ThomasDate: [between ca. 1710 and 1725?]- Pictures
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A man sits at a table with playing cards and drink in hand, his wife threatens him as his playing partner makes his departure. Engraving by F. Basan after Dumesnil, junior.
Dumesnil, Pierre-Louis, the younger, 1698-1781.Reference: 26859i- Books
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The jenny wren Part I. Being a choice collection of favourite songs. Containing, 1. Long have I spent my time in vain 2. When forc'd from dear Hebe to go. 3. Since reason and merit, gives santo love. 4. Near London town there grows a flower. 5. On a primofy bank by a murmering stream 6. One morning young Roger accosted me thus. 7. When Jenny the gay I first courted to wed. 8. Go Rose, my Cloe's bosom grace. 9. No Highland Lad nor dear Pantin. 10. Sons of Bacchus let's be gay. 11. As Chloe sat sheller'd and breath'd the cold Air. 12. Leave Neighbours your Work, 13. Ab! why must Words my Flame reveal? 14. Who can Dorinda's beauty view. 15. Oh! what had I ado for to marry. 16. Smile, smile, Britannia, &c. 17. When Fanny I saw as she trip'd, &c 18. When the trees are all bare, not a Leaf to be seen. 19. As Roger the prowman, a lusty young Savain. 20. As I went o'er the weadow, no matter what auy. 21 When I find my sweet Molly alone. 22. The flame of love sincere I felt. 23. Tho[u] sweep to and fro' old iron to find 24. Of all the trades from East to West.
Date: [1775?]- Books
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A catalogue of the collection of pictures of Robert Knight, Esq; (deceas'd,) which will be sold by auction by Mr. Cock, at his house in the Great-Piazza, Covent-Garden, (On Thursday the 7th of this instant February, 1744-5.) The collection may be view'd at the place of sale, on Tuesday the 5th, and every day after till the hour of sale, which will begin at half an hour after eleven. 1 A landskip, the stile of Claude Lorrain 2 A sea port - La mere poussin 3 A holy family - - Titian 4 Our saviour in the garden - Frank. 5 A Turkish palace 6 Its companion 7 A Venus dressing ... 40 A landskip, with architecture La mere Poussin 41 Our Saviour feeding the multitude Blomert 42 A sea port, by moon-light Rosa of Tivoli 43 Our Saviour with Mary Magdalen in the garden 44 Cupid shaving his bow, cooregio 45 Mercury, Venus & cupid, Corregio 46 Jupiter and I,̳ Corregio these four by the regent's copier 47 Bacchus and Riadne - - Romanelli 48 Cardinal fleury, three quartes - Rigand 49 A holy family, with angels - Domenichino 50 A pestilence -- N. Poussin catalogues will be deliver'd gratis, on Saturday the 2d, at the place of sale.
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720-1749.Date: 1745]- Pictures
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A bacchanalian gathering with leopards pulling a chariot and Silenus (?) on a donkey. Engraving by N.D. Beauvais after L. Cheron.
Reference: 26098i- Archives and manuscripts
Russitis, Plinio de
Russitis, Plinio deDate: 1607Reference: MS.715- Pictures
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An arch decorated with a panel representing Ferdinand of Spain as Hercules choosing duty over pleasure. Etching by T. van Thulden after Sir P.P. Rubens.
Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.Date: [1642]Reference: 11332i- Pictures
A drinking song set to music with an illustration of a drunken party. Engraving and etching by G. Bickham junior, 17--, after G. Monro and W. Hogarth.
Monro, George.Date: 1700-1799Reference: 26259i- Pictures
Engravings by and after Annibale Carracci, Agostino Carracci and Lodovico Carracci. Album compiled by Pietro Fancelli.
Fancelli, Pietro, 1764-1850.Date: [between 1600 and 1699 - 1850]Reference: 29876i- Pictures
A council of the Olympian gods provides for good government of France under the regency of Marie de' Medici. Engraving by B. Picart, 1707, after J.M. Nattier after Sir P.P. Rubens.
Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.Date: [1708?]Reference: 3069528iPart of: Gallerie du Palais du Luxembourg.- Pictures
The story of Cupid and Psyche: Mercury sent by Jupiter to summon the gods to decide on the marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1693, after Raphael.
Raphael, 1483-1520.Date: 1693Reference: 11601iPart of: Psyches et Amoris nuptiae ac fabula.