Piranesi, Giovanni: ALLEGORY OF RUINS WITH STATUE OF MINERVA, Year 1748
Very rare Artist Proof for the making of ALLEGORY OF RUINS WITH STATUE OF MINERVA, Frontispiece of the Series “Views of Rome”. Carried out on two separate sheets, thus creating two distinct works. Published in the series "Various works of architecture, perspective, grotesque, antiques on the taste of the ancient Romans". At the bottom left corner the address of Bouchard and Gravier print makers. Etching on paper with wide margins. Plate size 20 x 13 inch.
