A bas relief of Neptune, Jupiter, and three other figures, on the temple of Minerva Pallas. Etching by J. Barbault.

  • Barbault, Jean, approximately 1705-1766.
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2499232i
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The bas relief is described as part of the frieze of the temple of Pallas, i.e. Minerva. The remains of the temple are in the Forum of Nerva in Rome: the frieze has been much weathered. The man here described as "Le Génie" appears to hold a cornucopia

Physical description

1 print : etching ; platemark 14.3 x 26.8 cm

Lettering

Bas-relief de la frise du Temple de Pallas. 1. Neptune. 2. Le Génie. 3. Jupiter. Barbault sculp.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2499232i

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