The Temple of Cybele, Rome
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Mogliano 1720 – Rome 1778)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1720 - 1778
Materials
Paper
Measurements
386 x 595 mms
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Blickling Hall, Norfolk
NT 354113.45
Summary
Print, engraving, The Temple of Cybele, Rome by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Mogliano 1720 – Rome 1778). Large circular building with drinking trough, carts and various figures, and building to left with town beyond. Inscription 'Veduta del Tempio di Cibele a Piazza della Bocca della Verita'. Italian inscription with key to 4 numbered features. Within original border, with reproduction ribbon bow. 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