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Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome II. Peintures

By Tommaso Piroli
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A descriptive plate volume presenting engraved reproductions of ancient wall paintings recovered at Resina, with close readings of iconography, inscriptions, and attributes. Each plate is accompanied by commentary identifying deities and muses, noting dress, instruments, symbols, and measurements, and interpreting ritual or poetic associations. The text emphasizes how inscriptions fix uncertain attributions, discusses artistic conventions such as tunics, masks, lyres and pastoral staffs, and records archaeological context and provenance for the illustrations.

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Tommaso Piroli

Tommaso Piroli was an Italian engraver and author, best known for his detailed works on the antiquities of Herculaneum. His notable series, "Antiquités d'Herculanum," consists of six volumes that meticulously document the art and artifacts uncovered from the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Through his engravings and writings, Piroli contributed significantly to the understanding of classical art and archaeology during the 18th century. His works remain a valuable resource for historians and art enthusiasts interested in the cultural heritage of ancient Rome.

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