Church of St. Ignatius of the Roman college. 1. Part of the Convent of Minerva 1741 - 1748
giovannibattistapiranesi1
statensmuseumforkunst
print, engraving
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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engraving
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watercolor
This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a leading figure in 18th-century Italian art, depicts the Church of St. Ignatius of the Roman College. Created between 1741 and 1748, the artwork showcases Piranesi's mastery of architectural perspective and meticulous detail, highlighting the grandeur of the church facade and the surrounding cityscape. The print, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Piranesi's significant contribution to the development of architectural illustration, often celebrated for its dramatic and evocative imagery.
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