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Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Vatican Basilica, Sant Angelo, 1765

SKU:  194205

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Vatican Basilica, Sant Angelo, 1765

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Giovanni Battista Piranesi was an Italian artist and printmaker known for his etchings of Rome and its architectural landmarks. In 1765, he created an etching of the Vatican Basilica and the Sant'Angelo Bridge, which is a notable example of his work.

The etching shows the monumental façade of the Vatican Basilica, one of the largest and most significant churches in the world, along with the Sant'Angelo Bridge spanning the Tiber River. Piranesi's depiction of the basilica is highly detailed, capturing the intricate architecture of the building and the ornate details of the sculptures and decorations.

The Sant'Angelo Bridge is also depicted in the print, with its rounded arches and statues adorning the sides. The surrounding area is shown with figures of people and horses, adding to the sense of grandeur and activity of the scene.

Piranesi's use of light and shadow in the etching creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the imposing size and magnificence of the basilica and the bridge. The print is a testament to his skill as an artist and printmaker, showcasing his ability to capture the details and atmosphere of an iconic site in Rome.

Overall, Piranesi's etching of the Vatican Basilica and the Sant'Angelo Bridge is a magnificent example of his work and a testament to his mastery of the art of etching.

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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