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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Ceiling of the Church of Santa Costanza in Frame

$5,250
£3,983.58
€4,554.87
CA$7,332.83
A$8,153.11
CHF 4,257.10
MX$99,243.14
NOK 54,318.76
SEK 50,894.09
DKK 33,993.81
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A large, nicely-framed Italian hand-colored engraving in tones of terracotta and black (17th century, with more recent matte and frame) by Pietro Bartoli. The engraving depicts the mosaic ceiling in the church of Santa Costanza outside of Rome, which was studied by the ecclesiatical archaeologist Giovanni Ciampini. The mosaic ceiling no longer exists, but is known through various depictions of the artwork, such as this engraving. The images include Christian imagery including the sacrifice of Cain and Abel and possibly Noah building the ark. The upper row of mosaics is believed to represent scenes from the New Testament, with caryatids dividing the ceiling into twelve segments. The engraving is captioned in Latin: "Opus Musiuum olim in tholo Templi, quod vulgo creditur Bacchi, nunc Sancte Constantie extra Portam Piam cariatides, et Telamones in duodecium dividant Segmenta, ubi plura autumnales ferias, et piscationis Genium demostrant, iuxta interpretionem Ciampini qui mediatatem exhibet Veterum monum." In the 17th century, the church of Santa Costanza was known as the "Temple of Bacchus," and was the site of rowdy Bacchic festivals until Pope Clement XI banned the rites in 1720. Pietro Santo Bartoli was born in Perouse, Italy in approximately 1635 and died in Rome in 1700. He was a painter, engraver and watercolorist who studied with Nicholas Poussin. The engraving is framed in an antiqued black frame with gold inner trim, approximately 3" wide and 2" deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good overall, with minor nicks, scratches etc. to frame. Paper has crease down the middle due to folding in the past.
  • Seller Location:
    Pembroke, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #16811stDibs: U1110188385329

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