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Gemmae Selectae Antiquae E Museo Jocobi De Wilde, or ""Selected Ancient Gems from the Museum of Jacob de Wilde,"" presents a fascinating collection of fifty engraved gems, each adorned with depictions of ancient gods and goddesses. This work, intended for collectors and enthusiasts of classical antiquity, offers a visual journey into the world of Greek and Roman mythology as seen through the exquisite artistry of gem engraving. Jacob de Wilde, the possessor of these treasures, enriches the collection with his conjectures and interpretations, drawing from the verses of ancient poets. The detailed tabulae provide not only aesthetic pleasure but also valuable insights into the religious and cultural beliefs of the ancient world, making this volume a significant resource for understanding classical art and mythology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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