Name: VATICAN-ROME-ST. PETER'S BASILICA [Pierre RUGA after PIRANESI, c. 1800]
SKU: 20190115P011
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VATICAN-ROME-ST. PETER’S BASILICA [Pierre RUGA after PIRANESI, c. 1800]

€125.00

Veduta della Piazza e Basilica di S. Pietro in Vaticano (…) – This original antique print shows a view of the square of St. Peter in Rome, with the Basilica at the rear of the square. Figures walking and a carriage led by horses.

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SKU: 20190115P011 Category: Italy Tag: Topographical

Description

Veduta della Piazza e Basilica di S. Pietro in Vaticano (…)

Copperplate engraving/etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 30 x 24,4 cm. Image size: 27 x 21,5 cm.

Source unknown, to be determined.

Made by Pierre Ruga after Francesco Piranesi. Francesco Piranesi (1758/59-1810) was an Italian engraver, etcher and architect. He was the son of the more famous Giovanni Battista Piranesi and continued his series of engravings representing monuments and ancient temples. He worked for a long period in France, where he lived during the French Revolution.

Condition: Good, given age. A few stains lower left of image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: VATICAN-ROME-ST. PETER’S BASILICA

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