Antiquités D'herculanum; Volume 2 [French]

By Tommaso Piroli

Antiquit s d'Herculanum, Volume 2, by Thommaso Piroli, offers a detailed visual record of the artifacts and architecture uncovered at the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum. This volume features meticulously crafted engravings that capture the beauty and historical significance of the site's treasures. Originally published in French, this work provides valuable insights into the art, culture, and daily life of the Roman world, as preserved by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Piroli's engravings showcase a wide range of objects, from sculptures and frescoes to household items, offering a comprehensive view of Herculaneum's rich artistic heritage. This volume is an invaluable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in classical antiquity, providing a window into a lost world brought back to life through the art of engraving. A testament to the enduring fascination with Roman history and archaeology, Antiquit s d'Herculanum remains a significant contribution to our understanding of the past.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1141239736
• ISBN13: 9781141239733
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"