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.
- Date:
- [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
Contributors
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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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores