Venduta dell'insigne Basilica Vaticana coll'ampio Portico, e Piazza adjacente, Plate 120 from Vendute di Roma, 1775
Giovanni Battista Piranesiexpand_more
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Gift of Edith and Norman Garmezyexpand_more P.98.26.13
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Though trained as an architect Giovanni Battista Piranesi's greatest monuments appeared on paper. With exceptional theatrical flair, he glorified Rome's accomplishments, both ancient and modern. Here he employs a bird's-eye view to convey the grandeur and splendor of Saint Peter's Basilica and Bernini's colonnade.
Details
- Title
- Venduta dell'insigne Basilica Vaticana coll'ampio Portico, e Piazza adjacente, Plate 120 from Vendute di Roma
- Artist Life
- Italian, 1720–1778
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.98.26.13
- Provenance
- Edith and Norman Garmezy, Edina, MN
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Hind 120 (probably ii or iii state)
- Curator Approved
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