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Bilder Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778) – Interior View of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Rome – Hand-Colored Engraving (Late 18th Century)
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Vue Perspective de l’Intérieur de la Basilique de St Pierre dans le Vatican à Rome
This hand-colored engraving captures the majestic interior of St. Peter’s Basilica with its vaults, columns, and ceremonial figures. It was published in Paris as part of a series of Enlightenment-era architectural views.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778) was an Italian architect, engraver, and antiquarian celebrated for his dramatic views of Roman architecture and classical ruins. He elevated the genre of architectural vedute through technical mastery and visionary perspective, influencing generations of European artists and architects.
Artist or Maker:
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Dimensions:
33 cm x 50 cm
Medium:
Hand-Colored Engraving
Date:
Late 18th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
