Iscrizioni delle Camere sepolcrali de' Liberti e Servi, ec. della Famiglia di Augusto, XXXVI 1756 - 1785
giovannibattistapiranesi1
statensmuseumforkunst
print, etching
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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homemade paper
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ink paper printed
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etching
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hand drawn type
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white palette
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fading type
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thick font
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golden font
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historical font
This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, from the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, is part of his series "Iscrizioni delle Camere sepolcrali de' Liberti e Servi, ec. della Famiglia di Augusto". The print depicts a grid of Roman tombstones, each inscribed with an individual's name. Piranesi's meticulous attention to detail in this etching showcases his interest in Roman antiquities and his artistic skills, creating a captivating study of Roman epitaphs.
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