$3,775
H 27 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
Church of St. Costanza, Rome: An 18th Century Piranesi Architectural Etching
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
architecture. This 18th century Piranesi etching is presented on an antiqued silver-colored wood frame with a
Etching
$2,975
H 26.63 in W 36.13 in D 0.88 in
Ancient Roman Architectural Frieze: An 18th C. Piranesi Etching
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
the Valley). The etching is by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, published in Rome in 1778. It is from
Etching
$3,975
H 31.25 in W 40 in D 1 in
Ancient Roman Architecture: Framed Original 18th C. Etching by G. Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps, and ancient ornaments) is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, published in
Etching
$4,875
H 30 in W 35 in D 1 in
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
Etching
$3,875
H 24.38 in W 31.75 in D 0.75 in
Ancient Roman Architecture: Original Framed 18th C. Etching by G. Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
Ponte Lugano" from "Le Antichità Romane" (Roman Antiquities), one of the most famous works by Piranesi
Etching, Engraving, Drypoint
$1,975
H 25.63 in W 19.13 in D 1.25 in
18th Century Etching of Ancient Roman Architectural Objects by Giovanni Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
mission was to glorify the architecture of ancient Rome through his engravings and etchings. His highly
Etching
Architectural Etchings by Giovanni Piranesi, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Architectural Etchings by Giovanni Piranesi. One presents a grand panoramic view of St
Wood, Paper
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H 25.63 in W 30.5 in D 0.36 in
Fabricius (Ponte Cestio) Bridge : Framed 18th C. Piranesi Architectural Etching
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
the architecture of ancient Rome through his etchings. Piranesi's etchings were highly detailed and
Etching
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H 32 in W 24 in D 1 in
Pair of Framed Giovanni Battista Piranesi Architectural Vases Etchings C.1770
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Framed Giovanni Battista Piranesi Architectural Vases Etchings C.1770 Outstanding pair of
Etching
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H 29.63 in W 36.63 in D 1.25 in
"Tripode antico" 18th C. Piranesi Etching of Ancient Roman Architectural Objects
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
architectural elements. The etching is presented in a gold colored wood frame with double mats; an outer cream
Etching
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H 22.13 in W 16.13 in
18th C. Piranesi Fireplace Designs based on Ancient Architectural Styles
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
These two Giovanni Battista Piranesi 18th century etchings of fireplace designs on one sheet is
Etching
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H 38.5 in W 29 in D 0.75 in
Neoclassical Etching A Roman Corinthian Capital by Francesco Piranesi
By Francesco Piranesi
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical Etching of a architectural cornice and a Corithian capital by Francesco Piranesi
Paper
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H 24.25 in W 31.88 in D 0.88 in
Giovanni Piranesi Etching of Ancient Roman Architecture
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
An etching with drypoint entitled "A Veduta del Sepolcro di Pisone Liciniano su l’antica via Appia
Etching, Drypoint
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H 26.5 in W 33.875 in D 1 in
Ancient Roman Architecture: 18th Century Etching by Giovanni Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an 18th century etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi entitled "Veduta del Tempio di Cibele
Etching
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H 24.88 in W 32.13 in D 1 in
"Camera Sepolcrale" Piranesi 18th Century Etching of Ancient Roman Architecture
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
additional Piranesi etching of Roman architecture framed and matted in an identical fashion, which would make
Etching
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H 27 in W 33.13 in D 1 in
18th Century Etching of Ancient Roman Architecture by Giovanni Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
33.13" x 1". See item # LU117324344881 for an additional Piranesi etching of Roman architecture framed
Etching
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H 18.63 in W 20.13 in D 0.75 in
Roman Aqueducts: A Framed 18th Century Architectural Etching by Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
another Piranesi etching of the architecture of a Roman aqueduct listed on 1stdibs, the Aqueduct of
Etching
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H 19.25 in W 25 in D 1 in
Pair of Piranesi Etchings of Ancient Roman Architectural Objects, 18th Century
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
A pair of etchings created by Giovanni Piranesi depicting Roman architectural details from his "Le
Etching
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H 38.5 in W 29.5 in D 1 in
"Avanzi di un Antico Sepulc'ro" Piranesi Etching of Ancient Roman Architecture
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
"Avanzi di un Antico Sepulc'ro Ogge Detto la Conocchia" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Etching
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H 15.25 in W 21.88 in
Piranesi Architectural Views of Ancient Roman Architectural Objects , 18th C.
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
Giovanni Battista Piranesi's 18th century etching entitled: "Disegno di due antiche cornici
Etching
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H 27.5 in W 37 in D 0.88 in
Piranesi Architectural View of the Roman Forum's Temple of Saturn, 18th Century
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
Giovanni Battista Piranesi's 18th century etching entitled "Veduta del Tempio detto della Concordia
Etching
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H 18.13 in W 25 in
Piranesi Architectural View of the Tomb of St. Costanza in Rome, 18th Century
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
Giovanni Battista Piranesi's 18th century etching entitled: "Veduta interna del Sepocro di Santa
Etching
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H 18 in W 23.38 in D 0.75 in
The Aqueduct of Caracalla in Rome: A Framed 18th Century Etching by Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
another Piranesi etching of the architecture of three Roman aqueducts listed on 1stdibs. It is framed in
Etching
$7,151
H 33.5 in W 29.5 in D 2.25 in
18th Century portrait oil painting of a lady in an ermine trimmed cloak
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Dutch, (1646-1723) Portrait of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak Oil on canvas Image size: 26.5 inches x 22.5 inches Size including frame: 33.5 inches x...
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$1,800Sale Price|28% Off
H 20 in W 30.13 in D 0.01 in
View of the Interior of the Colosseum by Francesco Piranesi, 1835
By Francesco Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
Piranesi, Francesco. Le Antichita Romane. This plate: View of the interior of the Colosseum. Hind 134, 1st Paris edition, 1835. Original etching. Plate size: 19 1/2 x 28 1/4 i...
Paper
$66,011
H 48 in W 58 in
An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier
By David Morier
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
David Morier (c.1705–1770 London) An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier (1680–1770) Oil on canvas Canvas size - 40 x 50 in Framed size - 48 ...
Oil
$35,000
H 34.5 in W 24.5 in D 2.5 in
Copy of "Portrait of Beatrice dʼEste" by Leonardo da Vinci created 15th Century
Located in New York, NY
A masterful copy by an unknown artist, after the portrait of "Beatrice d'Este" by Leonardo Da Vinci also known as ‘Portrait of a Lady’ or ‘La Dama con la reticella di perle (The Lady...
Canvas, Oil
$5,000
H 14.88 in W 22.88 in
The Ponte and Castel S. Angelo (Veduta del Ponte e Castello Sant' Angelo)
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
The Ponte and Castel S. Angelo Veduta del Ponte e Castello Sant' Angelo Etching, 1754 Signed in the plate lower right above the caption From: Vedute di Roma A proper Roman printing w...
Etching
$61,885
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$195,000 / set
H 104.5 in W 63.5 in D 4 in
Pair of French 18th Century École Française Oil on Canvas Portraits
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary and monumental pair of 18th century École Française Oil on Canvas portraits of Marie-Josèphe of Habsbourg of Austria (1699-1757), wife of Frederick Augustus II of Sa...
Canvas, Giltwood
$3,175
H 27 in W 29.07 in D 0.5 in
Column of Trajan in Rome: A Framed Original 19th C. Etching by Luigi Rossini
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Alamo, CA
This early 19th century etching entitled "Veduta dello scavo del Foro Trajano" was created by Luigi Rossini and included in his publication "Le Antichita Romane" (The Rome of Antiqui...
Etching
$7,443
H 19.3 in W 27.17 in D 0.04 in
Veduta della Piazza della Rotonda - Early Lifetime Impression
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Roma, IT
The Piazza della Rotonda, with the Pantheon and Obelisk. Etching on fine watermarked paper. Signed on plate on lower-left margin "Piranesi del. Sc." and with the address of Bouchard...
Etching
The Basilica of Constantine
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Chicago, IL
A very fine impression of the 3rd State, still with the address and price which were eliminated in the following 4th state. The presence of the address and price confirms that this ...
Etching
$3,975
H 42.25 in W 26.5 in D 1.5 in
A Framed 18th C. Piranesi Etching of an Ancient Marble Vase from Hadrian's Villa
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
This large framed 18th century etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi is entitled "Vaso antico di Marmo adornato di eccellenti Sculture si nella parte anteriere che nell' opposta, le ...
Etching
$1,775
H 27 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
Ruins of the Roman Baths of Belisarius: A 19th C. Etching by Luigi Rossini
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Alamo, CA
This early 19th century etching entitled "Veduta degl' Avanzi delle Torri di Belisario Dalla parte che guarda l' Interno della Città, vicino a Porta S. Giovanni, A. Mura Aureliane" (...
Etching
$4,081
H 14.97 in W 24.02 in D 0.04 in
Veduta della Basilica di S. Paolo Fuor delle Mura - Etching
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Roma, IT
Etching on laid and watermarked paper (a double circles visible near the bell tower). 38 th Plate from the series " Views of Rome". Signed on plate on lower-left margin "Piranesi F....
Etching
$3,275
H 27.5 in W 37.13 in D 0.88 in
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), p...
Etching
$2,500
H 15.75 in W 21.375 in
Veduta del Romano Camipidpglio con scalinata che va alla chisea d’Araceli (The C
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Veduta del Romano Camipidpglio con scalinata che va alla chisea d’Araceli (The Capitol and the Steps of S. Maria in Aracoeli) Etching, 1775 Watermark: Double Circle Fleur de Lys A li...
Etching
Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.
The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.
Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.
Find a collection of Old Masters prints, paintings, drawings and watercolors and other art on 1stDibs.
Bring energy and an array of welcome colors and textures into your space by decorating with figurative fine-art prints and works on paper.
Figurative art stands in contrast to abstract art, which is more expressive than representational. The oldest-known work of figurative art is a figurative painting — specifically, a rock painting of an animal made over 40,000 years ago in Borneo. This remnant of a remote past has long faded, but its depiction of a cattle-like creature in elegant ocher markings endures.
Since then, figurative art has evolved significantly as it continues to represent the world, including a breadth of works on paper, including printmaking. This includes woodcuts, which are a type of relief print with perennial popularity among collectors. The artist carves into a block and applies ink to the raised surface, which is then pressed onto paper. There are also planographic prints, which use metal plates, stones or other flat surfaces as their base. The artist will often draw on the surface with grease crayon and then apply ink to those markings. Lithographs are a common version of planographic prints.
Figurative art printmaking was especially popular during the height of the Pop art movement, and this kind of work can be seen in artist Andy Warhol’s extensive use of photographic silkscreen printing. Everyday objects, logos and scenes were given a unique twist, whether in the style of a comic strip or in the use of neon colors.
Explore an impressive collection of figurative art prints for sale on 1stDibs and read about how to arrange your wall art.