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British Galleries, Room 118, The Wolfson Gallery

Roma antica, e moderna

Book
1765 (published)
Place of origin

Book, 'Roma antica, e moderna : o sia Nuova descrizione di tutti gl' edifizj antichi, e moderni sagri, e profani della città di Roma...', Vol 1, by Gregorio Roisecco, published in Rome, A spese di Niccola Roisecco, 1765.


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TitleRoma antica, e moderna (published title)
Brief description
Book, 'Roma antica, e moderna : o sia Nuova descrizione di tutti gl' edifizj antichi, e moderni sagri, e profani della città di Roma...', Vol 1, by Gregorio Roisecco, published in Rome, A spese di Niccola Roisecco, 1765.
Gallery label
GUIDEBOOK Roma antica e moderna, 1765 This pocket guide compares the ancient state of Rome with its modern appearance. On these pages the ancient Roman Capitol and part of the forum are reconstructed. In 1765 most of the buildings had not yet been excavated. Printed paper with engraved illustrations Published in Rome by Niccola Roisecco National Art Library no. L.497-1959 (19/03/2018)
Other numbers
  • 38041800989238 - NAL barcode
  • 17.JJ.46
Collection
Library number
L.497-1959

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Record createdDecember 11, 2017
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