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1755 Roman Fresco Etching Antique Copper Plate Nicolaus Vanni Italian engravings after Giambattista Nolli, architectural design 18th century After Giambattista Nolli "Scala Unius palmi Rom: Et unis palmi Neapolit" Antique Neo Classical Italian fine detail The engraving is signed: "Vanni delin, / Nolli R.". Unbound page, from "Le Antichita di Eroclano Esposte" (Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed) Measures 19 by 14 inches. Clear plate marks showing indention of printing process. Paper slightly browned with some spotting in the margins. Beautiful Black & White Etching created based on a fresco in Herculaneum recovered by King Charles III of Naples & commissioned to be hung in the Royal Palace in Naples. This print is based on frescos excavated in Herculaneum. Any inconsistent areas which are cross hatched, show areas were the plaster was missing within the fresco. Herculaneum was completely buried during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD. Largely forgotten until 1710, some remains were found, & in 1738, the King of Naples started a systematic excavation of the area which is still ongoing though part of the area is now underneath the modern town of Ercolano. The official publication on the antiquities, which consisted of eight volumes published at Naples in Italian from 1757-92, was not offered for public sale but was intended for presentation to selected persons by Charles III , under whose aegis the excavations were undertaken. The detailing is exceptionally fine. Original page measures 19 by14. Pressed Image measures 12 by 9 inches Signed in plate. I sell all vintage items on an as is basis. I'll mail in sturdy Cardboard tube, wrapped in protective plastic to get safely to you. Find other great Art prints: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JBling?section_id=11631164 Visit my JBling shop: jbling.etsy.com 1750 Roman Fresco Etching Antique Copper Plate Nicolaus Vanni Engraver Neo Classical Italian Framable 19 By 14 Inches Herculaneum
