Perspective view of one of the candelabra depicted in the preceding etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Perspective view of one of the candelabra depicted in the preceding etching 1769 - 1778

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print, engraving

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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pencil drawing

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ink colored

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pencil work

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engraving

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watercolor

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, dating from 1769-1778, depicts a perspective view of a candelabra. It showcases Piranesi's mastery in architectural and decorative details. Piranesi, famed for his architectural etchings of ancient Rome, turned his artistic eye to the intricate designs of a candelabra, capturing its intricate details with meticulous precision. The work is a fine example of Piranesi's ability to convey both the grandeur and the delicate beauty of the objects he depicted. This etching, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, offers a glimpse into the refined tastes of the 18th century.

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