Vaso antico
Print
1713 (published)
1713 (published)
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| Place of origin |
This engraving by Francesco Aquila is from the volume Raccolta di Vasi (Collection of Vases), published in Rome in 1713. The vase depicted here is decorated with putti and an acanthus motif, and the handle is an acanthus forming a panther’s head. The landscape in the background includes ruins, probably an attempt to give the vase an antique feel.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Vaso antico (generic title) |
| 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 of a vase with putti and acanthus decoration and a landscape in the background |
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| Gallery label | PRINTS: FOUR VASES
Italian, 1713
Engravings by Francesco Aquila, from the Raccolta di Vasi, published in Rome by Domenico de Rossi
De Rossi's publication showed both modern and ancient marble vases. The well-known antique examples shown here were in the Villa d'Este at Tivoli, the Villa Lanti, and the churches of San Lorenzo and San Cecilia in Rome.
E. 1527.A.209, 214, 217, 221 - 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. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This engraving by Francesco Aquila is from the volume Raccolta di Vasi (Collection of Vases), published in Rome in 1713. The vase depicted here is decorated with putti and an acanthus motif, and the handle is an acanthus forming a panther’s head. The landscape in the background includes ruins, probably an attempt to give the vase an antique feel. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1527A/221-1885 |
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| Record created | March 20, 2006 |
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