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Plate 35, Volume 2

Print
ca. 1750 (engraved), 1803-1807 (produced)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Double page landscape format engraving in black and white of scenes and decoration of the sarcophagus of Alexander Severus. The engraving shows individual parts and sections. There are two blocks, decorated with Roman citizens. Additionally included is a circular engraved shield, and a vase. The letters A-G provide a key, which is explained in Italian at the bottom of the engraving.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePlate 35, Volume 2 (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
engraving, paper
Brief description
'Plate 35, Volume 2,' engraving from Le Antichita Romane di Giambatista Piranesi, Volume 2, Giovanni Piranesi, ca. 1750, volume bound together in Paris by Tessier, 1803-1807.
Physical description
Double page landscape format engraving in black and white of scenes and decoration of the sarcophagus of Alexander Severus. The engraving shows individual parts and sections. There are two blocks, decorated with Roman citizens. Additionally included is a circular engraved shield, and a vase. The letters A-G provide a key, which is explained in Italian at the bottom of the engraving.
Dimensions
  • Height: 55.4cm
  • Width: 41.1cm
The dimensions refer to the each page of the volume approx.
Marks and inscriptions
(The inscription explains the letters which are dotted about the engraving, highlighting different aspects. )
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Association
Bibliographic references
  • From departmental notes.
  • From the bookbinders sticker on the inside cover of Volume 2 of 'Le Antichita Romane di Giambatista Piranesi.'
Collection
Accession number
E.4069-1908

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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