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Athanasii Kircher ... Obeliscvs Pamphilivs. Hoc est, interpretatio noua & hucusque intentata obelisci hieroglyphici quem non ita pridem ex veteri Hippodromo Antonini Caracellæ, in Agonale Forum transtulit, integritati restituit, et in Urbis Aeternæ ornamentum erexit Innocentivs X ... In quo post varia Aegyptiacæ, Chaldaicæ, Hebraicæ, Græcanicæ antiquitatis, doctrinæque quà sacræ, quà profanæ monumenta, veterum tandem theologia, hieroglyphicis inuoluta symbolis, detecta é tenebris in lucem asseritur / [Athanasius Kircher].
Kircher, Athanasius, 1602-1680.Date: 1650- Pictures
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An ornate garden obelisk with a battle scene carved in relief on the base. Etching by J. Schynvoet after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
Schijnvoet, Simon, 1653-1727.Reference: 26585iPart of: S Schynvoet's Voorbeelden der lusthof-cieraaden zynde piramiden, eerzuylen en andere bywerken- Pictures
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An ornate garden obelisk flanked by potted citrus trees. Etching by J. Goeree after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
Schijnvoet, Simon, 1653-1727.Reference: 26569iPart of: S Schynvoet's Voorbeelden der lusthof-cieraaden zynde piramiden, eerzuylen en andere bywerken- Books
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The duenna: a comic opera, in three acts: as it is performed, by His Majesty's servants.
Pottinger, Israel, active 1759-1761.Date: M.DCC.LXXVI. [1776]- Digital Images
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Early sculptures on the obelisk at Xanthus
G. Junior Scharf- Pictures
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An ornate garden obelisk with water cascading down its sides. Etching by J. Goeree after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
Schijnvoet, Simon, 1653-1727.Reference: 26574iPart of: S Schynvoet's Voorbeelden der lusthof-cieraaden zynde piramiden, eerzuylen en andere bywerken- Pictures
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An ornate garden obelisk with a scene of figures round a large fire carved on the base. Etching by J. Schynvoet after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
Schijnvoet, Simon, 1653-1727.Reference: 26586iPart of: S Schynvoet's Voorbeelden der lusthof-cieraaden zynde piramiden, eerzuylen en andere bywerken- Pictures
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An ornate garden obelisk flanked by statues of women holding garden produce. Etching by J. Goeree after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
Schijnvoet, Simon, 1653-1727.Reference: 26568iPart of: S Schynvoet's Voorbeelden der lusthof-cieraaden zynde piramiden, eerzuylen en andere bywerken- Pictures
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An ornate garden obelisk flanked by women with writing materials and blank tablets. Etching by J. Goeree after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
Schijnvoet, Simon, 1653-1727.Reference: 26570iPart of: S Schynvoet's Voorbeelden der lusthof-cieraaden zynde piramiden, eerzuylen en andere bywerken- Digital Images
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The south-east side of the obelisk at Xanthus
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An ornate garden obelisk decorated with trees and shrubs in vases. Etching by J. Goeree after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
Schijnvoet, Simon, 1653-1727.Reference: 26572iPart of: S Schynvoet's Voorbeelden der lusthof-cieraaden zynde piramiden, eerzuylen en andere bywerken- Books
Dreuneegispetskie obeliski / I︠U︡ Marchenko.
Marchenko, I͡Uriĭ (I͡Uriĭ Fedorovich)Date: 1993- Pictures
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Astronomy: the astronomer Sidrophel, using a telescope, misidentifies a kite as a comet. Etching by W. Hogarth, ca. 1721.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: 1721Reference: 46336i- Books
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The patriot at full length; or, an inscription for an obelisk.
Date: [1735]- Books
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Report of the Commission of Arts to the First Consul Bonaparte, on the antiquities of Upper Egypt, and the present state of all the temples, palaces, obelisks, statues, tombs, pyramids &c. Of philoe, syene, thebes, tentyris, latopolis, memphis, heliopolis, &c. &c. From the cataracts of the nile to cairo: with an accurate description of the pictures with which they are decorated, and The Conjectures that may be drawn from them, respecting the Divinities to whom they were consecrated. Translated from the French of Citizen Ripaud, Librarian to the Institute of Egypt.
Ripault, Louis-Madeleine, 1775-1823.Date: 1800- Books
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Report of the Commission of Arts to the First Consul Bonaparte on the antiquities of upper Egypt, and the present state of all the temples, palaces, obelisks, statues, tombs, pyramids, &c. of philœ, syene, thebes, tentyris, latopolis, memphis, heliopolis, &c. &c. From the cataracts of the Nile to Cairo: with an accurate description of the pictures with which they are decorated, and the conjectures that may be drawn from them, respecting the divinities to whom they were consecrated. Translated from the French of citizen Ripaud, librarian to the institute of Egypt.
Ripault, Louis-Madeleine, 1775-1823.Date: 1800- Books
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Palladio Londinensis: or, the London art of building. In three parts. I. Containing a Demonstration of all the Geometrical Problems which are necessary to describe Squares, Circles, Ovals, Polygons, Arches, and Groins. The most approved Methods for Mensuration of Superficies, and Solids, applied to the Measurement of all Sorts of Artificers Works concern'd in Building. The Prices of the Labour and Materials, of the several kinds of Works performed by Diggers, Bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Smiths, Plaisterers, Plumbers, Glasiers, Painters, and Paviours; with Directions for making an Estimate of the Expence of any Fabric, great or small. The Prices of all Sorts of Iron-Work: viz. Nails, and what each Sort ought to weigh. The Prices of Locks, Bolts, Hinges, Latches, &c. Axes, Hammers, Saws, Chizzels, Augres, &c. II. Containing plain and easy Directions for the Construction of the Five Orders of Architecture, with their several Pedestals, Columns, and Entablatures, accurately described; and a Parallel drawn between this and Mr. Gibbs's Method, and that of the Builder's Repositort; shewing how the Orders are to be used over each other; with their Intercolumniations, &c. A large Variety of Frontispieces and Doors, suited to each Order; the Proportion of Windows, Piers for Gates, Obelisks, Block Cornices, with the Proportion of Rooms, Cieling-Pieces, Frets, &c. An easy and entirely New Method of finding the exact Module or Diameter for the erecting Columns or Pilasters three several Ways in a just Proportion. 1. Arithmetically. 2. Geometrically, by Scale and Compass. 3. Inspectionally, by a Table; which shews, in proportion to any Height given, the exact Diameter; also how to calculate the Diameter of the Orders, according to the Proportions laid down by Mr. Gibbs, or any other Author. And also the Method of Reducing any Module or Diameter (from 6 to 24 Inches) into Feet and Inches, by a New Inspectional Table; whereby the Trouble of dividing a Module into Minutes is avoided, and the whole performed by the common two Foot Rule. III. Copiously treating of the several kinds of Stair-Cases; the various Forms of their twisted Rails: Also the best Rules, with Variety of Examples for Forming, Framing, and Trussing all manner of Roofs for Buildings, public or private, though the Plan be square or bevel. With a Collection of the Ground Rules necessary to be observed in Architecture and Building. The whole illustrated with fifty-two copper plates. To which is annexed, the builder's dictionary. By William Salmon.
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779.Date: 1752- Books
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Palladio Londinensis; or, the London art of building. In three parts. I. Containing a demonstration of all the geometrical problems which are necessary to describe Squares, Circles, Ovals, Polygons, Arches, and Groins. The most approved Methods for Mensuration of Superficies, and Solids, applied to the Measurement of all Sorts of Artificers Works concerned in Building. The Prices of the Labour and Materials, of the several Kinds of Works performed by Diggers, Bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Smiths, Plaisterers, Plumbers, Glasiers, Painters, and Paviours; with Directions for making an Estimate of the Expence of any Fabric, great or small. The Prices of all Sorts of Iron-Work: viz. Nails, and what each Sort ought to weigh. The Prices of Locks, Bolts, Hinges, Latches, &c. Axes, Hammers, Saws, Chizzels, Augers, &c. II. Containing plain and easy Directions for the Construction of the Five Orders Of Architecture, with their several Pedestals, Columns, and Entablatures, accurately described; and a Parallel drawn between this and Mr. Gibbs's Method, and that of the Builder's Repository; shewing how the Orders are to be used over each other; with their Intercolumniations, &c. A large Variety of Frontispieces and Doors, suited to each Order; the Proportion of Windows, Piers for Gates, Obelisks, Block Cornices, with the Proportion of Rooms, Cieling-Pieces, Frets; also Chinese Latice-Works for Pailings, Gates, Hatches, &c. An easy and entirely New Method of finding the exact Module or Diameter for the erecting Columns or Pilasters Three several Ways in a just Proportion. 1. Arithmetically. 2. Geometrically, by Scale and Compass. 3. Inspectionally, by a Table; which shews, in Proportion to any Height given, the exact Diameter; also how to calculate the Diameter of the Orders, according to the Proportions laid down by Mr. Gibbs, or any other Author. And also the Method of Reducing any Module or Diameter (from 6 to 24 Inches) into Feet and Inches, by a New Inspectional Table; whereby the Trouble of dividing a Module into Minutes is avoided, and the Whole performed by the common two Foot Rule. III. Copiously treating of the several kinds of stair-cases; the various Forms of their twisted Rails: Also the best Rules, with Variety of Examples for Forming, Framing, and Trussing all Manner of Roofs for Buildings, Publick or Private, though the Plan be Square or Bevel. With a Collection of the Ground Rules necessary to be observed in Architecture and Building. The whole illustrated with fifty-four copper plates. To which is annexed The builder's dictionary. By William Salmon.
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779.Date: 1762- Books
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Palladio Londinensis; or, the London art of building. In three parts. I. Containing a demonstration of all the geometrical problems which are necessary to describe Squares, Circles, Ovals, Polygons, Arches, and Groins. The most approved Methods for Mensuration of Superficies and Solids, applied to the Measurement of all Sorts of Artificers Works concerned in Building. The Prices of the Labour and Materials of the several Kinds of Works performed by Diggers, Bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Smiths, Plaisterers, Plumbers, Glasiers, Painters, and Paviours; with Directions for making an Estimate of the Expence of any Fabric, great or small. The Prices of all Sorts of Iron work; viz. Nails, and what each Sort ought to weigh. The Prices of Locks, Bolts, Hinges, Latches, &c. Axes, Hammers, Saws, Chizzles, Augers, &c. II. Containing plain and easy Directions for the Construction of the Five Orders of Architecture, with their several Pedestals, Columns, and Entablatures, accurately described; and a Parallel drawn between this and Mr. Gibbs's Method, and that of the Builder's Repository; shewing how the Orders are to be used over each other; with their Intercolumniations, &c. A large Variety of Frontispieces and Doors, suited to each Order; the Proportion of Windows, Piers for Gates, Obelisks, Block Cornices, with the Proportion of Rooms, Cieling-Pieces, Frets; also Chinese Lattice-Works for Pailings, Gates, Hatches, &c. An easy and entirely New Method of finding the exact Module or Diameter for the erecting Columns or Pilasters Three several Ways in a just Proportion. I. Arithmetically. 2. Geometrically, by Scale and Compass. 3. Inspectionally, by a Table; which shews, in Proportion to any Height given, the exact Diameter; also how to calculate the Diameter of the Orders, according to the Proportions laid down by Mr. Gibbs, or any other Author. And also the Method of Reducing any Module or Diameter (from 6 to 24 Inches) into Feet and Inches, by a New Inspectional Table; whereby the Trouble of dividing a Module into Minutes is avoided, and the whole performed by the common two Foot Rule. III. Copiously treating of the several kinds of staircases; the various Forms of their twisted Rails: Also the best Rules, with Variety of Examples, for Forming, Framing, and Trussing all Manner of Roofs for Buildings, Publick or Privatc, though the Plan be Square or Bevel. With a Collection of the Ground-Rules necessary to be observed in Architecture and Building. The Whole illustrated with Fifty-Four Copper-Plates. To which is annexed, The builder's dictionary. By William Salmon.
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779.Date: 1767- Pictures
The Piazza del Popolo, Rome: view towards the churches of S. Maria dei Miracoli and S. Maria in Montesanto, divided by the Via del Corso. Line engraving by F. Morelli, 179-.
Morel, François, approximately 1768-Date: [between 1790 and 1799?]Reference: 2924701i- Pictures
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Obelisk at Heliopolis, known in the Bible as On, Egypt. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1848.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: 1 July 1848Reference: 33310iPart of: Egypt and Nubia- Pictures
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Luxor, Egypt: the pylon of Luxor and a granite obelisk. Photograph by Pascal Sébah, ca. 1875.
Sébah, Pascal, 1823-1886.Date: 1875Reference: 576135i- Books
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The restoration of all things: or, a vindication of the goodness and grace of God, to be manifested at last, In the Recovery of His Whole Creation Out of their Fall. By Jeremiah White. Chaplain to Oliver Cromwell.
White, Jeremiah, 1629-1707.Date: MDCCLXXIX. [1779]- Books
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The trial of John Donnellan, Esq. (late master of the ceremonies at the Pantheon in Oxford-Street) at the assizes holden at Warwick, on Tuesday the 27th of March, 1781, Before Francis Buller, Esq. One of the Judges of the Court of King's Bench, for the wilful murder of Sir Theodosius Boughton, Bart. Taken in Short-Hand by a Barrister at Law, attending the Midland Circuit.
Donellan, John, -1781.Date: [1781]- Pictures
Rome: a capriccio of ancient buildings in their unruined state, including two temples, an obelisk, and the mausoleum of Hadrian; with sculptures and a fountain. Etching by J.S. Müller, 1746, after G.P. Panini.
Panini, Gian Paolo, 1691 or 1692-1765.Date: April 12th 1746Reference: 2921418i