Antique Engraving - Architecture Perspective - Vestibule of an Ancient Temple

DESCRIPTION:

Vestibule of an ancient Temple, beyond which one enters the Cella, through which one goes around with three main naves. In the distance, one also discovers the large chapel where the main altar for sacrifices is located. An engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi from "The first part of architectural and perspective engraved drawings" ("Prima parte di architetture, e prospettive inventate, ed incise da Giovanni Battista Piranesi architetto Veneziano fra gli Arcadi Salcindio Tiseio") was first published in 1743. 

DETAILS:

Size: 21” x 15” inches / 53 cm x 38 cm

Technique: Etching

Date: 1743

Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Place: Italy

*We provide a Certificate of Authenticity upon request.

CONDITION:

Very good condition.