This architectural print depicts the elevation of a temple in Paestum, likely from the works of Claude Mathieu Delargardette from the late 18th century. The image illustrates a Doric order temple, identifiable by the sturdy columns and simple capitals. The text at the bottom appears to be in both French and English, referring to the "Basilica" or "Temple of Poseidon" at Paestum.Such detailed architectural drawings were popular among travelers and scholars studying classical antiquity during the 18th and 19th centuries. Original 18th-Century Engravings: Individual original prints from the 1768 edition typically retail for approximately $300 !

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