Etching by Gianbattista Piranesi Glimpse of the Temple of Hercules - View of the temple of Hercules in the city of Cora

Features

Artist:  Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778)

Artwork title:  Veduta del tempio di Ercole nella città di Cora, dieci miglia lontano da Velletri

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Subject:  Views/City Glimpses

Artistic technique:  Printing

Technical specification:  Burin (Cable Engraving)

Description : Veduta del tempio di Ercole nella città di Cora, dieci miglia lontano da Velletri

Etching, bulin and drypoint. Signed in the lower left corner, title of the glimpse in the lower right corner. From the collection of printings 'Vedute romane' (Roman glimpses), best known as Piranesi's work. The city of Cora in the province of Latina is characterized by many different Roman temples among which the Temple of Hercules, the most important one. The printing shows stains of moisture. In frame. 18th century.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 65
Width: 93
Depth: 2

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 56
Width: 85