Catalogo delle Opere

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Associated Names
Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Artist, Venetian, 1720 - 1778

This is a drawing featuring an intricate architectural and textual composition. The drawing includes a list of works or catalog of architectural interests, primarily in Rome, alongside artistic engravings depicting Roman scenes and ruins. The text blocks list Roman antiquities, different architectural pieces, and views of Rome. The engravings showcase classical motifs like Roman columns, urns, and structural facades. A notable element is an architectural illustration of St. Peter's Basilica in the bottom right corner, surrounded by emblems and Italian text. The drawing is likely a catalog or promotional work by Giobattista Piranesi, as indicated in bold at the top. The border of the drawing is densely detailed, enhancing the overall composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.31.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Focillon 1918, no. 1, State (unrecorded state)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1918

  • Focillon, Henri. Giovanni-Battista Piranesi; essai de catalogue raisonne de son oeuvre. Paris: Librairie Renouard, Henri Laurens, 1918.

Wikidata ID

Q65568895

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