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Temple Of Apollo, Avernus
Temple Of Apollo, Avernus

Temple Of Apollo, Avernus

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1801 - 1870)
Date1825
Mediumpencil and wash on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 28.1 cm, Width: 20.8 cm
Frame: Height: 53.3 cm, Width: 43.2 cm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1992 by John Sparrow OBE.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG010567
About MeThe Greek god Apollo had many epithets including Averruncus (god of averting harm). There are many myths associated with the volcanic lake of Avernus in Southern Italy.
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The Greek god Apollo had many epithets including Averruncus (god of averting harm). There are many myths associated with the volcanic lake of Avernus in Southern Italy.