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We offer in this sale old master prints from the end of the 15th Century, rare antique maps, nature history prints and drawings up to the 19th century, to modern & contemporary fine prints.
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Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778) – Antique Engraving – "Roman Arches and Architectural Studies" 1757
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Vendido por: 300 Skr
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300
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2 000 Skr - 3 000 Skr
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Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778) – Antique Engraving – "Roman Arches and Architectural Studies" 1757
This intricate architectural engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi presents detailed studies of Roman ruins, including the arches at the Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the so-called Villa of Maecenas at Tivoli (Interior), and the apse of the so-called Hall of the Philosophers in Hadrian's Villa. The composition features measured architectural drawings and detailed depictions of ancient structures, highlighting Piranesi's skill in capturing both technical precision and artistic grandeur.Piranesi, a Venetian-born architect, engraver, and archaeologist, is renowned for his dramatic etchings of Rome and its antiquities. His works significantly influenced the neoclassical movement and continue to be celebrated for their historical and artistic value.Artist or maker: Giovanni Battista PiranesiMedium: Engraving on paperDate: 1757Dimensions: 44 cm × 61 cmCondition Description:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
