78 Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) - Temple of Neptune in Paestum / Vüe des restes du derriere du Pronaos du Temple de Neptune

”'Vüe des restes du derriere du Pronaos du Temple de Neptune”

A., B. View of the remains of the two rows of columns in the Temple of Neptune which originally formed the colonnades along the sides of the cella, and supported the uppermost part of the roof, from Different views of Paestum. 

This rare etching mounted in a passepartout is from the Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s ”Differentes Vues De Quelques Restes De Trois Grandes Edifices Qui Subsistent Encore Dans Le Milieu De L'Ancienne Ville De Pesto Autrement Possidonia Qui Est Située Dans La Luganie”. The work was published by his son, Francesco in Rome, 1777-78. Watermark on the back.

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) was a prominent Italian engraver, architect, and artist of the 18th century. He is best known for his impressive and imaginative engravings of ancient Roman monuments and architecture in Rome. Piranesi's works demonstrate a deep fascination with the grand ruins and dramatic beauty of the ancient Roman world. His creations have had a significant impact on both architecture and art, and he is regarded as one of the most influential engravers of all time.

Artist of Maker

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Medium

Etching

Date

1778