Antiquities explained : being a collection of figured gems, illustrated by similar descriptions taken from the classics (1737)
Ogle, George, 1704-1746, Bettenham, James, d. 1774, Du Bosc, Claude, 1684-1745? · London : Printed by James Bettenham, for Cl. Du Bosc ... · leaf 73
ol Augtijl \ during which (fays Brodaeus,after the ancient Scholiaft of Pindar) it was held un-lawful to hunt, becaufe the Goddess herfelf abftaindfrom the Sport. Creditu7?i ab A?itiquis^ D i a n a m Idi-hus Augufii venatu abjlinere^ ideoque nee ve72ariy tmiccejfante Dea^ Ucuiffey Brod. m Antho. To… … () For now the Chafe, the Virgin GoddessJpares;(The Dogs to crown, that beft deferve her Cares,Or cleanfe the Shafts, that never mifs their Way!)And fufFers, fafe to range, the Beafts of Prey. V. Mars giving his Hand to Cupid. The God ofW A R is feated, and beneath him appears a Helmet.He feems to…
Gems, Ancient · Classical antiquities
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