Giovanni Battista Piranesi Prints and Multiples
Italian, 1720-1778
Piranesi was born in Venice in 1720 and died in Rome in 1778. He was the son of a stone mason and was trained as an architect. After a slow start he eventually achieved great success as an architect, archaeologist, artist, designer, collector, and antiquities dealer. His mission was to glorify the architecture of ancient Rome through his engravings and etchings. His highly dramatized prints often depict imaginary interiors and frequently include figures in mysterious activities, who are dwarfed by the magnitude of their monumental surroundings.
Piranesi's style greatly influenced the neoclassical art movement of the late 18th century. His dramatic scenes inspired generations of set designers, as well as artists, architects and writers. His prints have continued to increase in value to institutions and collectors.to
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Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Item Ships From: New York City
Obelisco Egizio (Egyptian Obelisk) from Vedute di Roma Etching by Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
Obelisco Egizio from "Vedute di Roma" by Giovanni Battista Piranesi.
2nd Roman state, 1759-1778. Etching on laid paper with a watermark of a Fleur-de-L...
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Late 18th Century Giovanni Battista Piranesi Prints and Multiples
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Veduta del Ponte e Castello Sant' Angelo
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
Castello Sant Angelo from "Vedute di Roma" by Giovanni Battista Piranesi.
2nd Roman state, 1754. Etching on laid paper with a watermark of a Fleur-de-Lys in a double circle with CB a...
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Veduta delle Antiche Sostruzioni, Vintage Cityscape Etching by Giovanni Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian (1720 - 1788)
Title: Veduta delle Antiche Sostruzioni
Portfolio: Vedute di Roma
Year: 1776
Medium: Etching
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Giovanni Battista Piranesi is famous for his work spanning many different fields. After a slow start, he eventually achieved great success as an architect, archaeologist, artist, designer, collector and antiquities dealer. His mission was to glorify the architecture of ancient Rome through his engravings and etchings. His highly dramatized prints often depict imaginary interiors and frequently include figures in mysterious activities who are dwarfed by the magnitude of their monumental surroundings. Piranesi's style greatly influenced the neoclassical art movement of the late 18th century. Explore a collection of Giovanni Battista Piranesi art on 1stDibs.