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Ruins of the Temple of Isis in Pompeii with altar
Ruins of the Temple of Isis in Pompeii with altar.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages. 1798
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Altar Pompeii Robertvonspalart
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This handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Ruins of the Temple of Isis in Pompeii, Italy, with an intricately detailed altar at its center. The Temple of Isis, dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis, is one of the most well-preserved temples in Pompeii, a city famously buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The temple, which dates back to the 1st century BC, was an important center of worship for the cult of Isis in the Roman world. The altar, adorned with intricate carvings and decorative elements, is a testament to the grandeur and opulence of ancient Roman religious practices. The image captures the essence of the temple's historical significance and the awe-inspiring beauty of its ruins. The engraving is taken from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages," published in 1798. Spalart was a renowned German engraver and antiquarian who traveled extensively throughout Europe to study and document historical costumes and architectural ruins. His works, which include this engraving of the Temple of Isis in Pompeii, remain important sources of historical and artistic information to this day.
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