Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

De balneis Puteolanis
Italy, ca. 1400
MS G.74 fol. 5r

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Bath, Pozzuoli, Astrumis -- Group of nude male figures stand or swim in pool enclosed by arcaded wall and under two arches. One figure rubs head with hands; another figure drinks from jug.
Scene takes place below building comprised of arched walls and enclosed by crenellated wall.