The tomb of Cecilia Metella, Rome. Line engraving by F. Morelli, 179-.

  • Morel, François, approximately 1768-
Date:
[between 1790 and 1799?]
Reference:
2924659i
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Description

Other buildings are shown around the tomb. The tomb has a cornice carved with swaqs and ox skulls, hence presumably the name Capo di bove. In the foreground are two women spinning with a distaff, some goats and man carrying a shoulder bag

Publication/Creation

Roma [Rome] (al Corso) : presso Agapito Franzetti, [between 1790 and 1799?]

Physical description

1 print : line engraving, with etching ; platemark 36.8 x 48.4 cm

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Lettering

Veduta del sepolcro di Cecilia Metella, detto Capo di bove eretto da Crasso suo marito per conserv are le di lei ceneri. ... Fran.co Morelli dis. e incise The lettering is repeated in French

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2924659i

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