Imaginary ancient temple designed in the style of those built in honor of the Goddess Vesta- in the center is the great altar on which the Vestal Virgins preserved the inextinguishable sacred fire... LACMA AC1995.54.1.5

Italy, circa 1743
Alternate Title: Tempio antico inventato e disegnato alla maniera di quelli che si fabbricavano in onore della Dea Vesta: quindi vedesi in mezzo la grand' Ara, sopra della quale conversavasi dalle Vergini Vestali l'inestinguibile fuoco sacro...
Series: Prima Parte di Architetture e Prospettive, plate 15
Edition: First edition, third issue
Prints; engravings
Etching with engraving and drypoint
Sheet: 18 1/16 x 13 3/4 in. (45.88 x 34.93 cm); plate: 16 x 10 3/16 in. (40.64 x 25.88 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by Patricia and Michael Forman (AC1995.54.1.5)
Prints and Drawings