Latin Text Gallery

Portrait of G.B. Piranesi in imitation of an antique bust

Portrait of G.B. Piranesi in imitation of an antique bust, from Opere varie di Architettura, prospetive, grotteschi, antichita; inventate, ed incise da Giambattista Piranesi Architetto Veneziano (Various Works of Architecture, perspectives, grotesques, and antiquities, designed and etched by Giambattista Piranesi, Venetian Architect), 1750

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Book Box, Italian, 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Book Box, Italian, 15th century. Inscription: MEDIXINA VIRTU VIVE ("live by the virtue of medicine")

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Frontispiece with Vegetal Medallion and Latin Dedication surrounding a Coat of

Frontispiece with Vegetal Medallion and Latin Dedication surrounding a Coat of Arms (Recto); Page of Spanish Writing within Border (Verso), 18th century

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