The House of the Surgeon, Pompeii: the courtyard, with an artist sketching the ruins. Etching by F. Piranesi, 1804, after G.B. Piranesi.

The House of the Surgeon, Pompeii: ground plan and elevations of the kitchen. Etching by F. Piranesi, 1804, after G.B. Piranesi.

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House of the Surgeon (Pompeii)

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The House of the Surgeon, Pompeii: the courtyard, with an artist sketching the ruins. Etching by F. Piranesi, 1804, after G.B. Piranesi.

The House of the Surgeon, Pompeii: ground plan and elevations of the kitchen. Etching by F. Piranesi, 1804, after G.B. Piranesi.