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This is an excellent example of a Giuseppe Vasi copperplate engraving on fine, chain link paper. The original engravings were published circa 1756. It is possible that this engraving, Plate 171, Spedale, Chiesa di S. Spirito in Sassia, is a later restrike from the original copper plate due to the large watermark which is clearer than 18th century.
Giuseppe Vasi was born in 1710 in Corleone, Sicily and died in Rome, 1782. He was an engraver of great renown and talent and his pupils included Giovanni Battista Piranesi. He was also an architect and he paid very careful attention to all the details of the churches, palaces and buildings that he illustrated in his etchings. He published ten books of etchings between 1746 and 1761 entitled Splendours of Ancient and Modern Rome. This is his most famous work which documents the most famous places and monuments of ancient and modern Rome.
When Vasi originally publishing this engraving, Spedale di S. Spirito, the main hospital of Rome, had been recently enlarged by Pope Benedict XIV. Typical of these views, there is activity with people walking and horsedrawn carriages.
CONDITION AND SIZE
This is a very crisp engraving with a very distinct platemark and the condition is very good with no foxing or discoloration other than a few light spots and creases in the margin areas. Overall size is approximately 12 x 15.
ABOUT THE PRINT DEALER
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
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Giuseppe Vasi was born in 1710 in Corleone, Sicily and died in Rome, 1782. He was an engraver of great renown and talent and his pupils included Giovanni Battista Piranesi. He was also an architect and he paid very careful attention to all the details of the churches, palaces and buildings that he illustrated in his etchings. He published ten books of etchings between 1746 and 1761 entitled Splendours of Ancient and Modern Rome. This is his most famous work which documents the most famous places and monuments of ancient and modern Rome.
When Vasi originally publishing this engraving, Spedale di S. Spirito, the main hospital of Rome, had been recently enlarged by Pope Benedict XIV. Typical of these views, there is activity with people walking and horsedrawn carriages.
CONDITION AND SIZE
This is a very crisp engraving with a very distinct platemark and the condition is very good with no foxing or discoloration other than a few light spots and creases in the margin areas. Overall size is approximately 12 x 15.
ABOUT THE PRINT DEALER
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
#2422
Consg JK
1.00
GE
WE SHIP EVERYWHERE. If you don't see your shipping location mentioned, please send us a message and we will send you the appropriate fees.
Antique Vasi Copperplate Engraving Print Spedale Chiesa Di S. Spirito Sassia
Overview
- Vintage item from the 1700s
- Materials: print, ink, paper, pen, engraving
- Feedback: 23 reviews
- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
- Listed on Apr 29, 2014
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