Veduta del Tempio di Minerva Medica

View of the ruined decagonal nymphaeum known as Minerva Medica.

Visual Details

Description

Shows the imposing, overgrown ruins of the 4th-century imperial garden pavilion (Horti Liciniani). The structure is depicted with parts of its dome already collapsed. A woman and child stand in the foreground to provide a sense of the massive scale.

The Subject

Ancient Roman ruins, picturesque landscapes, imperial architecture.

Technical Specifications

Pietro Parboni (Parboni inc.)
Copperplate engraving
Circa 1840–1860
Raccolta de Monumenti Antichi e Moderni
46
“Veduta del Tempio di Minerva Medica… / A’ Roma chez G.e Antonelli Place Sciarra N. 233 / Parboni inc.”
19th-century wove paper
40 x 55 cm
Rome, Italy

Historical Significance

A classic example of the “picturesque” ruin, highly favored by Romantic artists and Grand Tour travelers. It documents the structure’s state of decay before modern preservation efforts.

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