Disegno di una Quarta Parte di una Volta: Piranesi 1778

Title: Disegno di una Quarta Parte di una Volta Author: Giovanni Battista Piranesi Date: 1778 Medium: Copperplate engraving Condition: Excellent - minor scuffing Inches: 28 3/8 x 19 7/8 [Image] Centimeters: 72.07 x 50.48 [Image] Product ID: 3151 Disegno di una Quarta Parte di una Volta, la quale esiste in una della Antiche Fabbriche della Villa Adriana Oggidi si vede presso alla Casa di Campagna del Sig. Conte Fede "Drawing of a Fourth Part of a Vault, which exists in one of the ancient factories of Hadrian's Villa today, seen at the Country House of Signore Conte Fede." In addition to becoming one of the most prolific printmakers of the eighteenth century, Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) found success as an architect, art theorist, and writer. Born in Venice as the son of a master stonemason, Piranesi demonstrated an affinity for architectural design from a young age, an interest that would persist throughout his career as an engraver. Best known for his etching se