View of St. Peter's and the Piazza
View of St. Peter's and the Piazza
View of St. Peter's and the Piazza
View of St. Peter's and the Piazza

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View of St. Peter's and the Piazza,

1775

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1720–1778; born Mogliano Veneto, Italy; died Rome, Italy; active Rome
x1965-1

Information

Title
View of St. Peter's and the Piazza
Dates

1775

Maker
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
plate: 71.5 x 97.8 cm (28 1/8 x 38 1/2 in.) sheet (sight): 71.8 x 98.4 cm. (28 1/4 x 38 3/4 in.) frame: 92 x 117 x 2 cm. (36 1/4 x 46 1/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Alan Valentine
Object Number
x1965-1
Place Made

Europe, Italy

Inscription
title: "Veduta...Piazza adjente"
Reference Numbers
Hind 120; Focillon 720
Culture
Italian, European
Type
prints, engravings
Subject
carriages, dogs, figures (representations), courtyards, porches, views, basilicas, fountains, cities, religious buildings

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