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Giovanni Domenico Campiglia
Explorator

1734

$250
£191.99
€220.02
CA$351.94
A$394.25
CHF 205.06
MX$4,809.02
NOK 2,610.66
SEK 2,461.67
DKK 1,642.15

About the Item

Giovanni Domenico Campiglia, 'Explorator', engraving, 1734, edition unknown, scarce. Signed 'Dom. Campiglia del.' in the matrix, lower left. A fine impression, on handmade antique, laid paper; the full sheet with wide margins (2 1/2 to 3 inches). Light scattered foxing in the margins, away from the image; a water stain in the bottom right sheet corner, otherwise in good condition. Engraving by Gabbugiani, after the original by Giovanni Domenico Campiglia. Plate size 14 1/2 x 9 1/16 inches; sheet size 19 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches. Archivally sleeved; unmatted. From a book of engravings by Antonio Francesco Gori (1691-1757) presenting a collection of female and male classical statues of mythological and allegorical figures from the museums of Florence, Italy. Drawn by Giovanni Campiglia and etched after his designs by various artists. The collection includes Greek gods such as Apollo, Bacchus, and Venus, as well as Urania, the muse of astronomy, and Victoria, an allegorical figure representing the Roman personification of Victory.
  • Creator:
    Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (1692 - 1768)
  • Creation Year:
    1734
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 9.07 in (23.04 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1730-1739
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1036631stDibs: LU53235189802

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