Vazen, kandelaars, grafstenen, sarcofagen, tripods, lampen en ornamenten ontworpen en gegraveerd door Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Medium
etching
Dimensions
434; 680
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, the renowned 18th-century artist and architect, created this intricate etching in 1778 as part of his seminal publication *Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi,erne, ed ornamenti*. The title translates to "V, candelabras,estones, sarcophagi tripods, lamps, ornaments," showcasing a meticulous catalog of ancient Roman-inspired designs. Measuring 680mm by 434mm, this large-scale print exemplifies Piranesi's passion for classical antiquity during the Enlightenment era, when European intellectuals and Grand Tour travelers avidly collected and studied Roman artifac...
About the Artist
Giovanni Battista Piranesi · 1720–1778
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778) was an Italian printmaker, architect, and antiquarian whose visionary etchings of Rome and imaginary prisons revolutionized architectural representation and profoundly influenced both Neoclassicism and Romanticism. Piranesi stands as one of the most important printmakers of the eighteenth century, fundamentally shaping European perceptions of ancient Rome an...