The Porta Tiburtina, Rome, carrying the aqueduct of the Aqua Julia, Aqua Marcia and Aqua Tepula. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, 1761.
- Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778.
- Date:
- 1761
- Reference:
- 2975323i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Three inscriptions above the arch record stages in the history of the structure. Left, houses, one of which has on the left side of its front door the monogram of the name of Jesus (IHS) and on the right side the cross with instruments of the Passion. Gesticulating people are shown
Publication/Creation
1761
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 23.9 x 35.7 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Del castello dell'Acqua Giulia. Piranesi f.
Bears number: Tav. VIII
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2975323i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores