The fountain of Egeria, Rome: a pool in a grotto next to the fountain. Aquatint by F. Jukes, 1796 after R. Freebairn.

  • Freebairn, Robert, 1764-1808.
Date:
Decr. 1st. 1796
Reference:
2925131i
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Description

Reputed to be the nymphaeum of Egeria, a nymph who according to legend instructed king Numa Pompilius of Rome in the laws and rituals of the ancient Roman religion. The grotto is next to the baths of Caracalla in Rome

Publication/Creation

London (No. 10 Howland Street) : F. Jukes, Decr. 1st. 1796.

Physical description

1 print : aquatint and etching, with watercolour ; image ca. 43.7 x 57.4 cm

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To the Right Hon.ble Lord Clive this view of the fountain at Egeria near Rome is most respectfully and humbly inscribed by his Lordships most obedient and oblig'd servants R. Freebairn and F. Jukes. From a picture by R. Freebairn. Engraved by F. Jukes

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2925131i

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