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 289
es, which absolutely puts to shame allour modern erections of a similar character. Well mayProfessor Long describe it as a structure of enormousstrength, a gigantic and an imposing monument. It ex-cites our wonder that time and labour could be found forthe execution of such extraordinary works by a… … The Porta Nigra, Treves. similar gates erected about the same time in the Germancities, and demanding a total amount of toil, and energy,and skill which it is difficult to form an adequateidea of The Porta Nigra is thus described by Mr. Fergus-son :—* Its front consists of a double archway…
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