Bell's New pantheon, or, Historical dictionary of the gods, demi-gods, heroes, and fabulous personages of antiquity : also, of the images and idols adored in the pagan world : together with their temples, priests, altars, oracles, fasts, festivals, games, &c. : as well as descriptions of their figures, representations, and symbols, collected from statues, pictures, coins, and other remains of the ancients : the whole designed to facilitate the study of mythology, history, poetry, painting, statuary, medals, &c. &c. : and compiled from the best authorities : richly embellished with characteristic prints
Bell's New Pantheon is a 1790 London mythology dictionary by John Bell, with plates engraved by Charles Grignion and J. Thornthwaite, compiled for students of mythology, history, poetry, painting and statuary. The plates are engraved reproductions of ancient statues and coins, showing classical gods, heroes and emblems in clean outline with plain tonal shading, useful for a designer seeking antique figure studies, oval medallion layouts or classical ornament.
