Gezicht op de Sint-Pietersbasiliek en het Sint-Pietersplein te Vaticaanstad 1789

Domenico Pronti's 1789 engraving, "Gezicht op de Sint-Pietersbasiliek en het Sint-Pietersplein te Vaticaanstad," depicts a panoramic view of St. Peter's Basilica and its square in Vatican City. The detailed etching captures the grandeur of the basilica, with its dome rising above the surrounding colonnade, and the vast expanse of the square, where figures are depicted moving about. The image offers a glimpse into the architectural splendor of the city and the bustling daily life of its inhabitants.