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Josephus Augustus Knip - The Aqua Claudia in Rome

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Scattered throughout the ancient city centre of Rome are the remains of the Aqua Claudia. Constructed in the 1st century AD, this aqueduct provided drinking water to large parts of the city. Knip drew the spot where the aqueduct is built over an old city gate not far from the basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo.

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1809 - 1812
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Rijksmuseum
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https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")

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drawing drawings paper graphite mineral watercolor paint brush josephus augustus knip aqua claudia high resolution rome rome italy prints engraving church cathedral basilica catholic church ruins roman ruins roman empire architecture ancient civilizations classical architecture antique ruins rijksmuseum italian art italy