Didyma, Turkey: the remains of the temple of Apollo. Aquatint by P. Sandby, 1779, after W. Pars, 1765.

  • Pars, William, 1742-1782.
Date:
April 27 1779
Reference:
2155759i
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Description

Two distinct Ionic columns with capitals and architrave are shown standing, while a huge pile of stones dilapidated fom the temple appears behind them. One of the stones is being measured by a visitor, presumably Nicholas Revett. In the foreground, two goatherds bend towards the east to perform prayers while their goats graze around them

Publication/Creation

[London] (St. Georges Row) : Published as the act directs by P. Sandby, April 27 1779.

Physical description

1 print : aquatint, with etching ; platemark 33.2 x 51.5 cm

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Lettering

Temple of Apollo Didymeus near Miletus. P. Sandby fecit. W. Pars pinx.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2155759i

Reproduction note

After a watercolour by Pars painted in October 1764 and donated by the Society of Dilettanti to the British Museum in 1799

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