Title: Caligula's palace and bridge. Artist: after Joseph Mallord William Turner (British, London 1775–1851 London). Engraver: Edward Goodall (British, near Leeds 1795–1870 London). Size:24,2x32,7 cms. Condition: some foxing. One light but big stain affects to upper part of the image as can be seen in the photos.; Description: antique steel engraving after the painting from old master painter. The theme of this painting is the decay of past glories. According to stories of ancient Rome, Emperor Caligula constructed a three-mile-long floating bridge between the towns of Puteoli and Baiae. He then crossed it on a horse. Caligula’s bridge was supposed to have been built from boats fastened together, but Turner depicted it as a solid construction. When it was first exhibited, a critic described the painting as ‘one of the most beautiful and magnificent landscapes that ever mind conceived or pencil drew’.

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