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The Vivarium of Lucullus, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
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The Vivarium of Lucullus, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384996 The Vivarium of Lucullus, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by Pietro Fontana (1762-1837); from Recueil des vues au bister dessinees et lavees par Callimachus, Souvenirs d antiquites et curiosites de Rome et des environs, Deblayements et reparations du Pape Pie VII ; Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) Papacy (1800-23) Count Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti; A vivarium is an enclosed area for keeping and raising animals or plants for observation or research; Lucius Licinius Lucullus (c.118-57 BC) was a Roman general who conquered the eastern kingdoms in the Third Mithridatic War; He built the horti Lucullani on the Pincian Hill, and transformed his estate at Tusculum into a complex for philosophers and scholars; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
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Aquarium Exploring Remains Aquaculture
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The Vivarium of Lucullus, 1833
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is a captivating etching with brown wash that takes us back to ancient Rome. This exquisite print, created by Agostino Tofanelli and engraved by Pietro Fontana, showcases the vivarium of Lucius Licinius Lucullus, a Roman general known for his conquests in the Third Mithridatic War. In this artwork, we are transported to the horti Lucullani on the Pincian Hill, where Lucullus built an enclosed area dedicated to observing and studying animals and plants. The intricate architecture and remains depicted in this image give us a glimpse into the grandeur of this complex designed for philosophers and scholars. As we explore this scene, our eyes are drawn to the ruins that stand as testaments to ancient aquaculture practices. The vivarium served as a sanctuary for various species, providing them with an environment conducive to growth and research. This print not only captures the beauty of antiquity but also highlights mankind's enduring curiosity about nature. It reminds us of our innate desire to understand and appreciate the wonders of our world through observation and exploration. "The Vivarium of Lucullus" invites us into a realm where history intertwines with science—a visual representation that sparks imagination while honoring past achievements. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork from Fine Art Finder's Stapleton Collection, we can't help but marvel at how art has preserved moments in time for generations to come.
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