Delle Magnificenze di Roma Antica e Moderna (vol. 1) Possibly 1747 - 1761
giuseppevasi
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aged paper
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old engraving style
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hand drawn type
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hand-written
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stylized text
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thick font
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handwritten font
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golden font
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historical font
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columned text
This title page is from the first volume of *Delle Magnificenze di Roma Antica e Moderna* (The Magnificence of Ancient and Modern Rome), a collection of engravings by Italian artist Giuseppe Vasi. Published in Rome in 1747, the work features detailed depictions of the gates and walls of the city, compiled by Vasi who was an architect, engraver, and painter. The title page is dedicated to King Charles of Spain, demonstrating the importance of patronage in art during this period.
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