Giuseppe Lante

Italian, born 1726

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The image depicts a detailed and slightly elevated perspective of a grand, ancient architectural ruin. The focus is on the ornate structures, statues, reliefs, and foliage. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of brown typical of a detailed engraving. Various elements, such as statues, arches, and columns, can be seen throughout the ruin, with light filtering in to reveal the depth of the scene.
Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante, Thermarum reliquiae, 1771, etching with engraving on laid paper, New Century Fund, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Florian Carr Fund, 2014.176.10.10

Thermarum reliquiae

Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante · 1771 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.176.10.10

The image shows an elevated view of ancient ruins with sculptures, grand arching structures with detailed interiors framing the scene. Large arches and columns are visible on either side. The etching features precise lines detailing ornate columns, statues, and stone surfaces. Human figures are present, some part of the statuary and others seated. In the distance, ornate fountains and obelisks can be seen. The color palette consists of various shades of grey and black, emphasizing the texture and details of the architectural remnants and sculptures.
Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante, Veterum Romanorum Thermae semirutae, 1771, etching with engraving on laid paper, New Century Fund, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Florian Carr Fund, 2014.176.10.8

Veterum Romanorum Thermae semirutae

Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante · 1771 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.176.10.8

The scene features ancient architectural ruins viewed from a ground-level perspective. The horizon, detailed with swirling clouds, reveals undefined structures against the sky. Meticulous linework creates texture and depth on the stonework and vegetation. The color palette includes sepia and deep browns. Figures are scattered among the ruins, with statues and stone carvings adorning the structures. More ruins and foliage stretch towards the horizon, conveying a sense of vastness and antiquity.
Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante, AEdis antiquae, AEdificiorumque adiacentium fragmenta, 1771, etching with engraving on laid paper, New Century Fund, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Florian Carr Fund, 2014.176.10.4

AEdis antiquae, AEdificiorumque adiacentium fragmenta

Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante · 1771 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.176.10.4

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Aedis antiquae forma rotunda, Porticus, et Plateae adiacentes reliquiae

Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante · 1771 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.176.10.14

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AEdium reliquiae, et antiquae Palaestre pars.

Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante · 1771 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.176.10.3

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Templum et Platea ad barbarae, et semibarbarae structurae normam.

Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante · 1771 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.176.10.13

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Dedication to Carolo Theodoro with Apelles

Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante, Giuseppe Lante · 1771 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.176.10.1

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Portus ad Veterum norman AEdificiis exornatus

Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante · 1771 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.176.10.11

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Architectural Fantasies

Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante · 1771 · bound volume with complete set of frontispiece, text plate, and 12 etchings with engraving ·  Accession ID  2014.176.10.1-14

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Dedicatory Text

Pietro Gaspari, Giuseppe Lante, Giuseppe Lante · 1771 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.176.10.2