Plate 3: various figures transporting materials, walking to the right 1655 - 1665

This etching, “Plate 3: various figures transporting materials, walking to the right,” is from a series created by Italian artist Pietro Santi Bartoli between 1655 and 1665. The print depicts a procession of figures, likely from a Roman historical scene. Bartoli’s precise, detailed style captures the movement and energy of the scene, with figures carrying baskets, barrels, and other objects. This work is an example of the artist’s mastery of engraving, a popular technique in the 17th century, and now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.