View of the ruined decagonal nymphaeum known as Minerva Medica.
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.
Ancient Roman ruins, picturesque landscapes, imperial architecture.
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.
Detailed descriptions of paper quality, margins, and preservation state.
Direct history of the collection’s origin.
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