[1829] We have already remarked that painting was practised very extensively by the Egyptians, probably long before the period of the Trojan war.—B.
[1830] Or “Health.” It was situate on the Quirinal Hill, in the Sixth Region of the City.
[1831] “Forum Boarium.” In the Eighth Region of the City.
[1832] Holbein and Mignard did the same.
[1833] Q. Pedius was either nephew, or great nephew of Julius Cæsar, and had the command under him in the Gallic War; he is mentioned by Cæsar in his Commentaries, and by other writers of this period.—B.
[1834] Originally the palace of Tullus Hostilius, in the Second Region of the City.
[1835] Asiaticus, the brother of the elder Africanus.—B.
[1836] It was before the decisive battle near Mount Sipylus, that the son of Africanus was made prisoner. King Antiochus received him with high respect, loaded him with presents, and sent him to Rome.—B.
[1837] He was legatus under the consul L. Calpurnius Piso, in the Third Punic War, and commanded the Roman fleet. He was elected Consul B.C. 145.
[1838] The younger Scipio Africanus.