Marble vase with griffons flanking a candelabrum and two views of a group of three women supporting a vase 1769 - 1778
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statensmuseumforkunst
print, engraving
pencil drawn
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
ink drawing experimentation
pencil work
engraving
watercolor
Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s *Marble vase with griffons flanking a candelabrum and two views of a group of three women supporting a vase* (1769-1778) is a detailed etching that showcases Piranesi's interest in classical Roman architecture and design. The left side of the print features a grand vase, while the right side depicts a pair of similar candelabras, each supported by three female figures. Piranesi was a prolific architectural draftsman who produced many etchings of ancient Roman structures. This print is part of his larger body of work that celebrated the beauty and grandeur of classical Roman architecture. Piranesi's etchings are known for their intricate details and realistic portrayal of the subject matter.
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