The tomb of Cecilia Metella, Rome. Line engraving by F. Morelli, 179-.
- Morel, François, approximately 1768-
- Date:
- [between 1790 and 1799?]
- Reference:
- 2924659i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Other buildings are shown around the tomb. The tomb has a cornice carved with swaqs and ox skulls, hence presumably the name Capo di bove. In the foreground are two women spinning with a distaff, some goats and man carrying a shoulder bag
Publication/Creation
Roma [Rome] (al Corso) : presso Agapito Franzetti, [between 1790 and 1799?]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with etching ; platemark 36.8 x 48.4 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Veduta del sepolcro di Cecilia Metella, detto Capo di bove eretto da Crasso suo marito per conserv are le di lei ceneri. ... Fran.co Morelli dis. e incise
The lettering is repeated in French
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2924659i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores