18th Century Etching, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Veduta Della Basilica DI S. Giovanni Laterano

Description

Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian, 1720–1778.

Etching: Veduta della Basilica di S. Giovanni Laterano (View of the Basilica of San … more Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian, 1720–1778.

Etching: Veduta della Basilica di S. Giovanni Laterano (View of the Basilica of San Giovanni Laterano), from Vedute di Roma (Views of Rome).

Circa: 1749.

Among the earliest subjects of the Vedute, not surprisingly, was the seat of Christendom, Saint Peter’s Basilica, and many of the other subjects Piranesi etched and hoped to sell to tourists are the sites that visitors still seek out today—the Colosseum, the ancient arches and baths, the Piazza Navona, the Campidoglio, and the major churches.

Origin: Italy.

Frame Dimensions
Height: 22.44 inches
Width: 30.59 inches
Depth: 0.59 inches

Item condition: Some minor foxing on the etching. Some foxing and stains around the etching. Some imperfections on the frame, on the front and on the back, some stains. Age weathered surfaces. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos for complete assessment.

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