02214cam a22003013u 4500 17233 UtSlPG 20260610133413.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DG Piroli, Tommaso, 1752-1824 Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome III. Peintures Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-12-05 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Rénald Lévesque and Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome III. Peintures" by Tommaso Piroli is a historical publication written in the early 19th century. This volume is part of a series documenting the art and culture of ancient Rome, specifically the paintings uncovered in the archeological excavations of Herculaneum. The book showcases various artworks, connecting them to mythological themes and providing detailed descriptions that illuminate the cultural significance of the pieces. The opening of this work introduces a series of paintings found during excavations, starting with two related figures that are identified as possibly depicting Venus and Vulcan. The text describes how the characters and their actions suggest themes of love and harmony, while also touching on the social practices of ancient times. Each painting is meticulously analyzed, offering interpretations that relate the visuals to broader mythological narratives and the cultural practices associated with Bacchus and other deities, thus setting the stage for further artistic explorations throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Herculaneum (Extinct city) -- Antiquities https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17233 58621 58621