Circle of Hendrick van Lint, called Studio (1684-1763)

The Forum Boarium, Rome

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Circle of Hendrick van Lint, called Studio (1684-1763)
The Forum Boarium, Rome
inscribed on the stretcher on the reverse Tempio della fortuna vi... e delle Vestalij a Roma and number No.5
oil on canvas, unframed
47.7 x 63.3 cm

Lot Essay

The circular temple on the right has been erroneously identified on the reverse as dedicated to Vesta. The temple on the left is dedicated to Fortunus, the patron divinity of the harbour at Rome and was erected between 100-80 B.C.

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