Gallery›Wellcome Collection›Apollo presiding over a gentleman of sensual appetite; representing the sanguine temperament. Etching by J.D. Nessenthaler after himself, c. 1750.
Apollo presiding over a gentleman of sensual appetite; representing the sanguine temperament. Etching by J.D. Nessenthaler after himself, c. 1750.
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Apollo presiding over a gentleman of sensual appetite; representing the sanguine temperament. Etching by J.D. Nessenthaler after himself, c. 1750.

Johann David Nessenthaler

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Lettering: Sanguineus. Omnia vincit amor, et nos cedamus amori,/ at fine Cerere et Bacho friget Venus ...

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