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Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Bridge and the Castel Sant'angelo, Rome, 1754

SKU:  194202

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Bridge and the Castel Sant'angelo, Rome, 1754

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Giovanni Battista Piranesi was an Italian artist and printmaker who was famous for his etchings of Rome. In 1754, he created an etching of Castel Sant'angelo, a prominent landmark in Rome, which is considered one of his most famous works.  

The etching depicts Castel Sant'angelo from an elevated perspective, showing the massive cylindrical structure of the building along with its battlements and the bridge leading up to it.  The bridge Sant'Angelo, or "Bridge of Angels", is a famous bridge that spans the Tiber River in Rome. The print also includes intricate details such as the arches, windows, and decorative elements of the castle.

In the foreground of the print, Piranesi includes figures of people, soldiers, and animals, which give the impression of the bustling activity around the castle. Piranesi's use of light and shadow creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the imposing nature of the castle and its historical significance.

Castel Sant'angelo was originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, but it was later converted into a castle and fortress in the 14th century. The building has played a significant role in the history of Rome, serving as a military stronghold, a prison, and a museum.

Piranesi's etching of Castel Sant'angelo is a testament to his skill as an artist and printmaker, capturing the grandeur and historical significance of this iconic building in Rome.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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