"Veduta dell'insigne Basilica Vaticana coll'ampio Portico, e Piazza adjacente", St. Peter's with forecourt and colonnades, a bird's-eye view. A first state engraving on thick creme color, chain lined paper with watermark. Partially matted at lower margin, not affecting the image. Engraved title and names of five states and engraved Piranesi name. A bright and clear impression. Plate size apprx 18-1/4" x 28", paper size apprx 21-3/4" x 30-1/4". Provenance: From the personal collection of Pittsburgh fine art dealer Charles A. Wunderly, of Wunderly Galleries, which were active c. 1894-1970,
The highlights of this etching include the Palazzo Aposotolico nel Vaticano, the Logge con pitture di Rafaele, Mura che circondano la Citta di Roma, Corridojo che serve di palsaggio dal Vaticano a Castel S. Angelo and the Palazzo della Sacra Inquisizione.
1,500/2,000 Sold $1,437.50
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