1713 (published)
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This engraving by Francesco Aquila is from the volume Raccolta di Vasi (Collection of Vases), published in Rome in 1713. This image shows a vase decorated with lamb and satyr heads, with a Tuscan landscape in the background.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Print illustrating a vase, engraving by Francesco Aquila from the Raccolta di Vasi, published in Rome by Domenico de' Rossi, 1713 |
| Physical description | Print showing a vase decorated with satyr heads and flower decoration, with a Tuscan landscape in the background |
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| Gallery label | The full text of the label is as follows:
"PRINTS: FOUR VASES
Italian, 1713
Engravings by Francesco Aquila, from the Raccolta di Vasi, published in Rome by Domenico de Rossi
Shown here are the Medici and Borghese vases (see case). They were the most famous antique marble vases between 1650 and 1850 and were much copied, often as companions. The Borghese vase, now in the Louvre, is a first century AD work, probably made in Athens.
E.1527.A.193,194,210,219-1885." |
| Object history | Shown here are the Medici and Borghese vases (see case ). They were the most famous antique marble vases between 1650 and 1850 and were much copied, often as companions. The Borghese vase, now in the Louvre, is a first century AD work, probably made in Athens. (from label text for E.1527.A.193, 194, 210, 219-1885) |
| Production | From the Raccolta di Vasi |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This engraving by Francesco Aquila is from the volume Raccolta di Vasi (Collection of Vases), published in Rome in 1713. This image shows a vase decorated with lamb and satyr heads, with a Tuscan landscape in the background. |
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| Accession number | E.1527A/210-1885 |
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| Record created | July 12, 2005 |
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