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Entrance of the Temple of Serapis at Pozzuoli
Entrance of the Temple of Serapis at Pozzuoli is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:In plate, in image, at lower left, on the base of an Egyptian statue: D. M. / SERAPIS / TEMPLUM / DAL ANTICO / Saint-Non / 1767; in plate, at center, on stone plaque: SPQR / Robert del / napoli / 1760; in plate, in image, at lower center, on rock: Saint Non Sc; in plate, below image, at left: H. Robert del; in plate, below image, at right: Saint Non Sc. 1767
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Overview
Entrance of the Temple of Serapis at Pozzuoli is a print created by Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non, in 1767. It is an etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the ancient Temple of Serapis at Pozzuoli, showing its tall columns and staircase surrounded by trees and ruins. Figures gather near the entrance, set against a bright sky with clouds.
Technique & Style
The artist combined etching and aquatint techniques to achieve a range of tonal values, creating depth and solidity in the representation of the temple and its surroundings.
History & Provenance
The print is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and dates back to a period when artists and travelers documented ancient ruins through sketches and prints.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
Saint-Non, Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de (1727–1791) was an artist.
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