Southern Europe · 18th century
€ 280
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Antique print titled 'Plan des Thermes de Titus Partie Superieure'.
Plan of the overground area of the Baths of Titus. The Baths of Titus or Thermae Titi were public baths (Thermae) built in 81 AD at Rome, by Roman emperor Titus. This print originates from 'Description des bains de Titus (..)' by N. Ponce. Arists and Engravers: Nicolas Ponce: engraver, print publisher of various series of plates, and author of various learned treatises on classical art.
Artist: Nicolas Ponce: engraver, print publisher of various series of plates, and author of various learned treatises on classical art.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Date: 1786
Overall size: 27.5 x 41 cm.
Image size: 22 x 32.5 cm.
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