Author: Turnbull, George.
Title: A treatise on ancient painting, containing observations on the Rise, Progress, and Decline of that Art amongst the greeks and Romans; High Opinion with the Great Men of Antiquity had of it; its Connexion with Poetry and Philosophy; and the use that may be made of it in Education: To wich are added Some Remarks on the peculiar Genius, Character, and Talents of Raphael, Michael Angelo, Nicholas Poussin, and other celebrated Modern Masters; and the commendable Use they made of the exquisite Remains of Antiquity in Painting as well as Sculpture. [&] A curious collection of ancient paintings Accurately Engraved from excellent drawings, Lately done after the originals, By one of the Best Hands at Rome. With An Account where and when tyeh were found, and where they now are; and several Critical, Historical, and Mythological Observations upon them.
Description: London, A. Millar, 1740. XI,183 pp. 54 copper-engraved plates. [&] London, S. Birt & B. Dod a.o.,1744. 42 pp. Raised & gilt tooled leather. Folio. - Spine from a later date, but skillfully executed restoration. Overall a very attractive copy in very fine binding. Corners very sl. worn. * Decorative bookplate of Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) pasted on first endpaper.

Keywords: Archaeology Archeologie ?Stelling Achter Toonbank / ?Stelling Achter Toonbank / Op de kast