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The Monumental Tablet

The Monumental Tablet, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1748
The Monumental Tablet, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1748

The Monumental Tablet is a print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It dates from 1748 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1974.256

About this work

Overview

The Monumental Tablet is a print by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, dated to 1748. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Artist

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Giovanni Battista (or Giambattista) Piranesi (Italian pronunciation:; also known as simply Piranesi; 4 October 1720 – 9 November 1778) was an Italian classical archaeologist, architect, and artist, famous for his…

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Who painted The Monumental Tablet?

The Monumental Tablet was painted by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1748.

Where can I see The Monumental Tablet?

The Monumental Tablet is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Monumental Tablet?

The Monumental Tablet is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of The Monumental Tablet?

Museum-quality prints of The Monumental Tablet are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.