Illustrated catalogue of classical antiquities from the site of the temple of Diana, Nemi, Italy. Discovered during excavations undertaken by the Right Hon. Lord Savile ... and given by him to the Art museum of Nottingham: with an account by Lord Savile of the discovery of the temple and the objects foundthere (1893)
Nottingham Castle Museum, Savile, John Savile, Sir, 1st Baron, 1818-1896, Wallis, George Harry, 1847- · [Nottingham, J. and J. Vice, printers] · leaf 88
t periodof Greek Art, and is a very beautiful example of refinedtreatment in modelling, the freshness of which is preserved. 600. HEAD of a VESTAL VIRGIN. Terra-Cotta. Greek. A Vestal Virgin was one devoted to the service ofVesta (Goddess of the Hearth): she made vows of perpetualchastity, watched… … oUrt <u H whJ w In o I/} o <J 3i 602-4. PORTIONS (3) of a FRIEZE representing the GODDESSDIANA between two lions, a paw of each of which she graspsin her hand; from the waist the figure terminates in feathersor wings on which are traces of colour, the head is surmountedwith a head-dress of…
Nemi, Italy. Temple of Diana · Art · Sculpture, Ancient
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