Piranesi Roman Altar 19th century
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ROME. PIRANESI, G. B. - Francesco. Roman altar. 19th century. Engraved plate, probably printed ca 1800- 39 for any of the 3 Paris editions. About 665 x 420 mm.
A roman altar dedicated to Apollo. The caption reads "Al nobile uomo il sig. Giambattista Collicola Montioni Forieri Maggiore. Dei sagri. Palazzi apostolica amatore delle belle arti."
First published by Giovanno Piranesi in 1778 and later reissued by his son Francesco.
Published for the work "Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti Antichi". A collection of vases, ornaments and funeral monuments. The depicted altar was found in a villa in the ruins of Pompey.
Cut inside the plate mark. Mounted on linen, some foxing.
