Temple of the Benevolent or Good Goddess was located on the lower slope of the Aventine Hill. Little is known about the architecture of the temple except that it was walled. It was considered to be an important center of healing with stores of medicinal herbs that could be dispensed by the priestess.
Antiquae Urbis Splendor, Hoc Est Praecipua Eiusdem Templa Amphitheatra Theatra Circi Naumachiae Arcus Triumphales Mausolea . Romae, Apresso Vitale Mascardi, Roma, 1612-1622. FROM THE VERY SCARCE FIRST ISSUE ISSUED IN PARTS UNTIL 1622. CORRESPONDINGLY THE ENGRAVING ARE PARTICULARLY CRISP AND WELL DEFINED. In this, and only this, issue there is not text to the verso of the engravings FINE ENGRAVING from one of the most influential and beautiful works on the monuments and antiquities of ancient Rome. The Antiquae urbis splendor, ('The Splendor of the Ancient City') served as an important reference book and source of inspiration for many writers and artists. Giacomo Lauro was a roman printmaker active from 1583 to about 1650. Leaf: 26 x 21 cm
Temple of the Benevolent or Good Goddess was located on the lower slope of the Aventine Hill. Little is known about the architecture of the temple except that it was walled. It was considered to be an important center of healing with stores of medicinal herbs that could be dispensed by the priestess.
Antiquae Urbis Splendor, Hoc Est Praecipua Eiusdem Templa Amphitheatra Theatra Circi Naumachiae Arcus Triumphales Mausolea . Romae, Apresso Vitale Mascardi, Roma, 1612-1622. FROM THE VERY SCARCE FIRST ISSUE ISSUED IN PARTS UNTIL 1622. CORRESPONDINGLY THE ENGRAVING ARE PARTICULARLY CRISP AND WELL DEFINED. In this, and only this, issue there is not text to the verso of the engravings FINE ENGRAVING from one of the most influential and beautiful works on the monuments and antiquities of ancient Rome. The Antiquae urbis splendor, ('The Splendor of the Ancient City') served as an important reference book and source of inspiration for many writers and artists. Giacomo Lauro was a roman printmaker active from 1583 to about 1650. Leaf: 26 x 21 cm
This print is an original antique print and not a modern restrike. I guarantee this print to be authentic and Certificates of Authenticity are available if requested. Due to its age, some imperfections can be expected.
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