1762 Archaeology, Ancient World, Herculaneum, wall paintings, frescoes

Copperplate engraving from the "Raccolta di Pitture d'Ercolano", a collection of prints that was published between 1752 - 1762. A very attractive, decorative and impressive series! The prints were made from frescoes and artifacts excavated in Herculaneum. Engraved by Philip. Morgen after Gio Casanova. Below the image are the words "Palmo Romano" and "Palmo Napoletano" with a measurement shown for each palm size. This was an old Italian measuring system Very minor signs of age in wide margins. Confidence in the top edge. Image size: 22.5 x 22.5 cm (8.8 x 8.8") Page size: 46 cm x 31.5 (18.1 x 12.4") Rescue of Perseus

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