An epigraphic monument with carved ornament around the border, a swag above, and a chain of medallions; representing Roman antiquities outside of the city. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, 1748.

  • Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778.
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[1748]
Reference:
2982283i
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Publication/Creation

Roma (dirimpetto l'Academia di Franzia) : Si vende dall'autore, [1748]

Physical description

1 print : etching ; platemark 13 x 26.1 cm

Lettering

Antichità romane fuori di Roma disegnate ed incise da Giambatt.a Piranesi architetto veneziano. Parte seconda. Piranesi fecit.

References note

A.M. Hind, Giovanni Battista Piranesi: a critical study, with a list of his published works, New York 1922, p. 75 (1748) and p. 76, no. 17 (undated later edition)

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2982283i

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