"Vulcan's cave" on the Solfatara, near Naples, showing volcanic gases and the processing of alum. Etching by Bénard after Delarue.
- De la Rue, draughtsman, active 18th century.
- Date:
- [between 1700 and 1799]
- Reference:
- 43901i
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[Paris], [between 1700 and 1799]
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1 print : etching with engraving ; platemark 35.6 x 45.3 cm
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Minéralogie, 6me collection. Volcans. Histoire naturelle, vue de la Soufriere qui est près de Pouzzole au Royaume de Naples appellé Solfatara. 1 où l'en travaille pour obtenir l'alun. 2. Source qui bouillonne et qui paroit enflammé. Da La Rue del. Benard fecit.
Bears number: Pl. V
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Wellcome Collection 43901i
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