GALLIA ROMANA
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| Ville | Jouy-aux-Arches (Moselle, 57) |
| Subject(s) | Aqueduct at Gorze |
| Author(s) | Anonymous artist (16th century) |
| Resource type | Woodcut |
| Date | 1584 |
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| References | Ortelius/Vivianus 1584, p. 47 |
| Bibliography | Flotté/Fuchs 2004, pp. 527-529 ; Lemerle 2005, pp. 124-125 |
| Remarks | See the description of the aqueduct-bridge at Gorze given by A. Ortell and J. Vivian (1584, pp. 46-48). The Roman aqueduct crossed the Moselle River south of Metz near Jouy-aux-Arches. Extensive vestiges can still be seen (16 arches supported by 17 piers). Representing only a single complete arch, the engraving accords pride of place to the the small limestone blocks and meticulous workmanship with which the aqueduct-bridge was constructed |
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