A fragment of a bas-relief from Velletri. Etching by F. Piranesi, 1786.
- Piranesi, Francesco, 1756-1810.
- Date:
- 1786
- Reference:
- 2975386i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The relief includes a small bas-relief of a charioteer mounting a chariot, and, above, on a larger scale, branches burning in a tube. Left, the moon and a tree are half-visible at the edge of the stone fragment
Publication/Creation
1786
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 39.2 x 24.7 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Bassorilievo antico di marmo esistente in Velletri nel Museo Borgiano. Cav. Francesco Piranesi inc. 1786
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2975386i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores