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 81
in all her naked Charms, Met Joves great Daughter clad in {hining Arms. The wanton Goddefs viewd the warlike Maid From Head to Foot, and tauntingly fhe faidj Yield, Sifter; Rival, yield: naked, you fee I vanquifh: Guefs how potent I flioud be; If to the Field I came in Armour dreft; Dreadfiil, like… … VII («s) Thou to be ftrong muft put off every Drefs:Thy only Armour is thy Nakednefs:And more than once, (or Thou art much belyd)By Mars himfelf that Armour has been tryd. VII. Another Gem of the fame Subjed:, but treated in adifferent Manner. In This, Venus fupports herfdfon the Shield of M a r s.…
Gems, Ancient · Classical antiquities
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