Situla bronze to three feet (inc. in outline) by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Situla bronze to three feet (inc. in outline) 

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drawing, print, etching, engraving, architecture

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drawing

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baroque

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neoclassicism

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print

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etching

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old engraving style

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engraving

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architecture

Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s engraving depicts an ancient Roman bronze situla, or bucket, with elaborate ornamentation. The situla stands on three feet, with a decorative base that features two female figures, one on each side, with the inscription "Corneliae Schelidoni." This engraving is characteristic of Piranesi’s work, showcasing his keen eye for detail and passion for classical Roman antiquities. It is likely part of Piranesi's famous "Antiquities of Rome," a collection of etchings of Roman architectural and decorative elements, which served as a valuable source of information for later scholars and artists.

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