Egeria. 1855 summer 'Mount Vesuvius

'Mount Vesuvius

'Any Kitchin Stuffe have you maids'

'Charles I leaving Westminster Hall after his trial'

The River Lea and Stratford Bridge with a covered cart crossing

there are musicians playing

Egeria. 1855 summer 'Mount VesuviusEgeria. 1855. In Roman religion, she was a water spirit worshiped in connection with Diana at Aricia and also with the Camenae in their grove outside the Porta Capena at Rome. Like Diana, she was a protectress of pregnant women and, like the Camenae, was considered prophetic. Traditionally she was the wife, or mistress, and adviser of King Numa Pompilius, who established the grove at Rome and consorted with her there.