Les Plus Beaux Edifices de Rome Moderne...

published 1763

Jean Barbault (author)

Associated Names
Domenico Montagu

Artist, Italian, died c. 1750

Jean Barbault

Author, French, 1718 - 1762

Jean Barbault

Artist After, French, 1718 - 1762

The image depicts a detailed architectural view from an elevated position, showcasing a grand basilica and its surrounding structures. The horizon is above the clustered buildings, highlighting the facades and the sky with clouds. The architectural style is characterized by intricate line work, with classical columns and statues on the facade. The color palette includes shades of black, white, and grey. People are gathered on the left, with a path leading to the centrally positioned basilica. In the distance, there are more classical buildings or ruins.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    1 vol: ill: etched and engraved title page vignette, 21 etched and engraved tailpieces, plus 44 etching and engravings (all double-page, versos blank) by Freicenet (19), Domenico Montagu (17), Giraud (4), rest unsigned, after Barbault

  • Credit Line

    Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection

  • Dimensions

    page size: 52.2 x 36.3 cm (20 9/16 x 14 5/16 in.)
    overall size (volume closed): 53.2 x 38.2 x 4.9 cm (20 15/16 x 15 1/16 x 1 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.61.382

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Edouard Mewes; Mark J. Millard, New York; purchased by NGA, 1985.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2000

  • Pollak et al. 2000, no. 14

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