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Catalogo delle Opere Date Finora Alla Lvce Da Gio Battista Piranesi

Catalogo delle Opere Date Finora Alla Lvce Da Gio Battista Piranesi is an ink print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Catalogo delle Opere Date Finora Alla Lvce Da Gio Battista Piranesi is a 1749 etching and engraving on laid paper by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, showcasing his multifaceted talents as an artist, archaeologist, and architect.
Subject & Meaning
This print serves as a catalog of Piranesi's works, featuring miniature sketches of ancient Roman ruins (exaggerated for dramatic effect), a central cityscape, and a price list. It highlights his engagement with Rome's visual culture and his commercial cataloging of artistic productions.
Technique & Style
The work demonstrates Piranesi's technical prowess in etching and engraving, characterized by detailed, precise renderings of architectural elements alongside more expressive, dramatic exaggerations of Roman sites.
History & Provenance
Created in 1749, this etching reflects Piranesi's dual role as artist and documentarian of ancient Rome. The inclusion of prices in coins indicates its sale as part of a print set.
Context
Produced during a time of heightened interest in classical antiquity, the catalog aligns with 18th-century European fascination with Roman ruins and architectural heritage.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of this catalog are not highlighted, it contributes to Piranesi's broader impact on the documentation and artistic interpretation of ancient Roman structures, influencing subsequent generations of artists and archaeologists.
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Artist
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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