The House of the Surgeon, Pompeii: ground plan and elevations of the kitchen. Etching by F. Piranesi, 1804, after G.B. Piranesi.
- Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778.
- Date:
- 1804
- Reference:
- 31074i
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About this work
Description
Left, the plan (Fig. Iere). Right, three elevations (Fig. II-Fig. IV). One of the elevations shows a wall painted with two snakes approaching an altar from either side
Publication/Creation
1804
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 36.3 x 53.8 cm
Lettering
Plan et elévation de la cuisine dans la maison dite du chirurgien, à Pompeïa. Dessiné par J.B. Piranesi. Gravé par F. Piranesi l'an 12 (1804).
Bears number: Vol. I, Pl. XX
Reference
Wellcome Collection 31074i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores