Arch of Constantine
Arch of Constantine

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Arch of Constantine,

1771

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1720–1778; born Mogliano Veneto, Italy; died Rome, Italy; active Rome
x1981-50

Information

Title
Arch of Constantine
Dates

1771

Maker
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
plate: 47.5 x 71 cm (18 11/16 x 27 15/16 in.) sheet: 50.1 x 73.6 cm (19 3/4 x 29 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Edward Steese, Class of 1924
Object Number
x1981-50
Inscription
cartouche, l.r.: Vedute dell'Arco di Costantino; margin, l.l.: Cavaliere Piranesi del. ed inc.
Marks/Labels/Seals
Watermarks: BRACCIANO
Reference Numbers
Focillon 757; Hind 971
Culture
European, Italian
Type
etchings, prints
Subject
arches

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