The castle of Petrella has a fascinating dark past
along with a number of early counties
The portfolio’s significanceextended beyond its initial publication
From: A Monograph of the Trochilidae
Seth Ingram (President of the Board of Proprietors)
THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 4, The Persian Cyclamen 8_6_2024 The castle of Petrella hasDr. Robert John Thornton (c. 1765 1832) Pl. 4, The Persian Cyclamen From The Temple of Flora London: Dr. Thornton, 1799 1807 Mixed method engraving, including aquatint, mezzotint, stipple and line engraving, printed in color and finished by hand Sheet size: approx.: 22" x 17" sheet Dr. Robert Thornton was determined that his country produce the greatest series of botanical illustrations of all time, and his Temple of Flora is unsurpassed as a