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Original Roman Rosette Engraving from Tivoli Villa Adriana, Plate 45
About the Item
This elegant engraving from the late 18th century features a rosette, an ornamental design resembling a stylized rose, which has been a recurring motif in architectural design through the ages.
Title: "Tivoli Villa Adriana Rosette, Plate 45"
The engraving is titled "Rosone Antico in Villa Adriana in Tivoli," indicating that the design is inspired by or taken from the ancient architectural fragments found in Villa Adriana, also known as Hadrian's Villa, in Tivoli, near Rome. This villa was a retreat for Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD and is known for its classical architectural designs and decorations.
This 18th-century engraving captures the grandeur of Roman architectural design, featuring a rosette inspired by Villa Adriana in Tivoli. The artwork is a testament to the timeless elegance of classical motifs, with its intricate petals and leaves arrayed in a symmetrical flourish around a central floral hub. Each element is meticulously detailed, showcasing the depth and texture through skilled shading techniques, a hallmark of the neoclassical revival of ancient aesthetics. The print serves as a historical homage to the artistic heritage of Italy, rendered with precision and care characteristic of the period's craftsmanship.
The artwork showcases the rosette in exquisite detail, with each petal and leaf carefully etched to create a harmonious pattern that radiates from the central hub. The depth and texture are rendered through masterful shading, conveying a three-dimensional quality that seems to lift the design off the page.
The use of light and shadow is particularly noteworthy, lending the image a lifelike quality that is both dramatic and delicate. Such prints served not only as decorative guides but also as records of architectural heritage, capturing the grandeur of Rome's ancient edifices and their enduring influence on neoclassical design.
More about the artist:
The maker of the print is Carlo Antonini. He was active in the late 18th century, a period known for its interest in classical antiquity and the neoclassical style in art and architecture. Antonini produced works that were reflective of this interest, creating prints that could serve as references for artisans, architects, and designers who sought to incorporate classical motifs into their work.
His book of architectural ornaments, as suggested by the title of the print, would have been a collection of designs that were intended to be used as guides for creating decorative elements in the neoclassical style, often inspired by ancient Roman and Greek art and architecture. These resources were invaluable for the dissemination of the neoclassical aesthetic across Europe, influencing the decorative arts, architecture, and even furniture design.
- Dimensions:Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Width: 8.78 in (22.3 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
- Condition:Condition: good, given age. The sheet overall a little browned. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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