Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 2

Carlo Oraty
Ancient Roman Fresco - Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century

Late 18th Century

About the Item

Ancient Roman Fresco from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Carlo Oraty in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions except for some minor stains. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte”), an eight-volume volume of engravings of the finds from the excavation of the ruins of Herculaneum in the Kingdom of Naples (now Campania, Italy). It was published between 1757 and 1792 by the Regia Stamperia, and copies were delivered to selected recipients across Europe. Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites of Herculaneum: Resina and Portici. The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. The engravings are of high quality and the accompanying text shows a large scholarship. They were realized by 25 prominent artists involved by the King to prepare drawings and engravings on the finds, among which we can find Giovanni Elia Morghen, Carlo Nolli, Luigi Vanvitelli and Giovanni Battista Casanova. The “Antiquities” was designed more to amaze readers with the quality of the objects in the collection of the King of Naples than to be used in research., following and increasing the interest of 18th century society for the classical culture and Art in particular. Through the exaltation of the classical concept of proportions and harmony, the book was of inspiration to the neoclassical movement in Europe, giving artists and decorators access to a huge shop of Hellenistic motifs. Ref.: National Gallery (Washington), Mark J. Millard Architectural, IV (2000), no. 1; L. Garcia y Garcia, Nova bibliotheca pompeiana (2 v., 1998); Royal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library ... Early printed books, 1 (1994), no. 112. U. Pannuti, 'Incisori e disegnatori della Stamperia Reale di Napoli nel secolo XVIII: la pubblicazione delle Antichità di Ercolano', in Xenia antiqua, 9 (2000), p. 151-178; V. Trombetta, 'L'edizione de Le Antichità di Ercolano esposte' in Rendiconti dell'Accademia di Archeologia, lettere e belle arti di Napoli , 59 (1984), p.151-172.
  • Creator:
    Carlo Oraty
  • Creation Year:
    Late 18th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
  • Medium:
    Etching
  • Movement & Style:
    Old Masters
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1268601stDibs: LU650311367002

More From This Seller

View All
La circoncision dans l'étable - Original Etching by Rembrandt - 1654
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Roma, IT
Rembrandt van Rijn (1696-1669), La circoncision dans l’étable, 1654 Etching on watermarked paper. Beautiful artist’s proof, signed and dated in plate higher-left : “Rembrandt 1654”...
Category

1650s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

La circoncision dans l'étable - Original Etching by Rembrandt - 1654

Rembrandt van Rijn
La circoncision dans l'étable - Original Etching by Rembrandt - 1654, 1654

Price Upon Request
With King's Privilege - Original Etching by Pierre Charles Trémolières - 18th
Located in Roma, IT
With King's Privilege is an Original Etching (chez Huquier) realized by Pierre Charles Trémolières (1703-1739 Paris). The artwork is in good condition on a yellowed paper, included ...
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

With King's Privilege - Original Etching by Pierre Charles Trémolières - 18th

Pierre Charles Trémolières
With King's Privilege - Original Etching by Pierre Charles Trémolières - 18th, 18th Century

$521
Le Repos Pendant la Fuitre en Egypte - Original Lithograph - 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Le Repos Pendant la Fuitre en Egypte is an original Lithograph realized by an unknown artist of Italian School in 17th Century. Good condition on a yellowed paper. No signature.
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Le Repos Pendant la Fuitre en Egypte - Original Lithograph - 17th Century

Le Repos Pendant la Fuitre en Egypte - Original Lithograph - 17th Century, 17th Century

$347
Le Repos Pendant la Fuitre en Egypte - Original Lithograph - 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Le Repos Pendant la Fuitre en Egypte is an original Etching realized by an unknown French artist in 17th century. Late 18th century edition. Good condition except for a missing co...
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Le Repos Pendant la Fuitre en Egypte - Original Lithograph - 17th Century

Le Repos Pendant la Fuitre en Egypte - Original Lithograph - 17th Century, 17th Century

$347
Portrait - Original Etching after Antoon Van Dyck - 19th Cent.
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an Original Etching realized after Antoon Van Diyck (1599-1641). The artwork is in very good condition, included a cream colored cardboard pass...
Category

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Portrait - Original Etching after Antoon Van Dyck - 19th Cent.

Portrait - Original Etching after Antoon Van Dyck - 19th Cent., 19th Cent.

$487
Four Engravings from 'Emblemi di Achille Bocchi" - Etching -1555
Located in Roma, IT
Four engravings from 'Emblemi di Achille Bocchi', realized in 1555, are original Engravings. Dimension: 17 x 12,5 cm each. Four sheets from Achillis Bo...
Category

16th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Four Engravings from 'Emblemi di Achille Bocchi" - Etching -1555

Four Engravings from 'Emblemi di Achille Bocchi" - Etching -1555, 1555

$1,534 Sale Price
30% Off

You May Also Like

The Roman Colosseum: A Framed 18th Century Etching of the Interior by Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
This large framed 18th century etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi entitled "Veduta dell'interno dell'Anfiteatro Flavio detto il Colosseo" (View of the interior of the Flavian Amph...
Category

1760s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

The Roman Colosseum: A Framed 18th Century Etching of the Interior by Piranesi

Giovanni Battista Piranesi
The Roman Colosseum: A Framed 18th Century Etching of the Interior by Piranesi, 1766

$5,875
Ancient Roman Temple Architecture: An 18th Century Framed Etching by Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an 18th century etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi entitled "Veduta del Tempio detto della Tosse su la Via Tiburtina, un miglio vicino a Tivoli" (View of the so-called Tem...
Category

1760s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Ancient Roman Temple Architecture: An 18th Century Framed Etching by Piranesi

Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Ancient Roman Temple Architecture: An 18th Century Framed Etching by Piranesi, 1763

$4,875
The Basilica of St. Paul in Rome, Early 19th Century Etching by Luigi Rossini
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Alamo, CA
"Rovina della gran Basilica di S. Paolo fueri le mura accaduta" (View of the Ruins of the Great Triumphal Arch of S. Paolo Fuori le Mura) from "Le Antichita Romane" (Ancient Rome), published in Rome in 1823. It depicts the destruction of the Basilica of St. Paul after the fire of 1823. People stand in the road and on the right observing the damage amid debris, which includes many fragments of columns. The etching is presented in a silver-color wood frame with an off-white double mat with a black inner mat. There are a few small spots, but it is otherwise in very good condition. See item # LU117324669722 for another Rossini etching...
Category

1820s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

The Basilica of St. Paul in Rome, Early 19th Century Etching by Luigi Rossini

Luigi Rossini
The Basilica of St. Paul in Rome, Early 19th Century Etching by Luigi Rossini, 1823

$3,275
18th Century Etching of Ancient Roman Architectural Objects by Giovanni Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
A. Tigna Protensa Super Media Epistylia, B. Praecisiones Tigorum Quaqua Versus Extrinsectus Apparentium, C. Opae Extremitates Tigorum Contintes, Fig. I, plate 88 from "Vasi, Candelab...
Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

18th Century Etching of Ancient Roman Architectural Objects by Giovanni Piranesi

Giovanni Battista Piranesi
18th Century Etching of Ancient Roman Architectural Objects by Giovanni Piranesi, 1778

$1,975
Ancient Roman Architecture: Original Framed 18th C. Etching by G. Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
"Veduta del Sepolcro della Famiglia Plauzia per la Strada Che Conduce da Roma a Tivoli vicino a Ponte Lugano" from "Le Antichità Romane" (Roman Antiquities), one of the most famous works by Piranesi. "Antichita" illustrates the tombs along the Appian Way...
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Engraving, Drypoint

Ancient Roman Architecture: Original Framed 18th C. Etching by G. Piranesi

Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Ancient Roman Architecture: Original Framed 18th C. Etching by G. Piranesi, 1756

$3,875
Ancient Roman Architecture: Framed Original 18th C. Etching by G. Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
"A sua Eccellenza il Signor Henry Hope Cav. Scozzese Amatore delle Belle Arti from "Vasi, Candelabri, Cippi, Sarcofagi, Tripodi, Lucerne, Ed Ornamenti Antichi", (Vases, candelabra, grave stones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps, and ancient ornaments) is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, published in 1778. It depicts stone caryatids...
Category

1770s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Ancient Roman Architecture: Framed Original 18th C. Etching by G. Piranesi

Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Ancient Roman Architecture: Framed Original 18th C. Etching by G. Piranesi, 1778

$3,975

Recently Viewed

View All