Temples, tombs, and monuments of ancient Greece and Rome. A description and a history of some of the most remarkable memorials of classical architecture (1871)
Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891 · London, New York [etc.] T. Nelson and sons · leaf 129
derness and affection—with this pathetic story fresh in our minds, we turnaside to visit THE ARCH OF TITUS. It was erected in commemoration of the capture anddestruction of Jerusalem, and in honour of the success-ful general, by the Senate and Roman people. Crown-ing the highest point of the Sacred… … The Arch of Titus. most interesting ruins in Rome. It consists of a singlearch of white marble, flanked by a fluted Composke TTS HISTORICAL SCULPTURE. 127 column. During the pontificate of Pius VII., it wasrescued from impending ruin by extensive and judiciousrestorations ; which, however, unhke…
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