Basilica di S. Lorenzo fuori della Mura, Rome
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Mogliano 1720 – Rome 1778)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1720 - 1778
Materials
Paper
Measurements
370 x 652 mms
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Blickling Hall, Norfolk
NT 354113.37
Summary
Print, engraving, Basilica di S. Lorenzo fuori della Mura, Rome, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Mogliano 1720 – Rome 1778). A very large building with tall tower at far right. In foreground, a central memorial column with cross on top, on either side smaller plinth pedestals with 'thimble' shapes and spiky bell at top. Set of wide steps and bollards at front. Figures in foreground, obelisk at left. Inscribed 'Veduta della Basilica di S. Lorenzo fuor della mura'. 'Piranesi F', '2 via Tiburtita', 'Presso l'autore ... Apsli due e mezzo'. Within original ornate border of lattice, swags and shells, with two reproduction corded 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