The Colosseum, Rome
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Mogliano 1720 – Rome 1778)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1701 - 1800
Materials
Paper
Measurements
436 x 696 mms
Order this imageCollection
Blickling Hall, Norfolk
NT 354113.3
Summary
Print, engraving, The Colosseum, Rome. A view of the Colosseum with many small figures in foreground. Inscribed 'Veduta dell'Anfiteatro Flavio, detto il Colosseo', Presso l'Autore a Strada Felice vicino alla Trinita de Monti. A paoli due e mezzo'. With A-M key in italian below describing key features. Within original border of lattice shells and foliage, with two reproduction ribbon bows. From a collection of 52 prints, C18, affixed around the walls of the Print Room.
Makers and roles
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Mogliano 1720 – Rome 1778), artist