Trofei di Ottaviano Augusto Innalzati per la Vittoria ad Actium e Conquista dell'Egitto con Vari Altri Ornamenti Antichi

1753 (actually first Paris edition, 1800-1807)

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (author)

Associated Names
Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Author, Venetian, 1720 - 1778

The image displays four ancient objects: two shields with elaborate designs, a helmet with a crest and decorative figure, and an axe-like weapon with a long handle. The color scheme is primarily grayscale, emphasizing the textures and details. The shields are at the top, with an elongated shield on the left and a rounded shield on the right. Below them, the helmet is situated on the right side, showcasing its design. The axe-like weapon crosses diagonally beneath the shields, and beneath it is a piece of paper with text on it leaning against the handle.

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Provenance

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

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Bibliography

2000

  • Pollak et al. 2000, no.87


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