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The Round Tower, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing; first state of four (Robison) — The Round Tower, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

View through the Herculaneum Gate, Pompeii, Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Pen and brown ink over black chalk — View through the Herculaneum Gate, Pompeii
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1778

Veduta del Tempio di Giove Tonante, Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Engraving — Veduta del Tempio di Giove Tonante
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1740s–60s

Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati ed incisi dal Cav. Gio. Batt. Piranesi, Vol. I (Vases, candelabra, grave stones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps, and ornaments designed and etched by Cavalieri Giovanni Battista Piranesi), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati ed incisi dal Cav. Gio. Batt. Piranesi, Vol. I (Vases, candelabra, grave stones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps, and ornaments designed and etched by Cavalieri Giovanni Battista Piranesi)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Francesco Piranesi
1778–80

Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati ed incisi dal Cav. Gio. Batt. Piranesi, Vol. II (Vases, candelabra, grave stones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps, and ornaments designed and etched by Cavalieri Giovanni Battista Piranesi), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati ed incisi dal Cav. Gio. Batt. Piranesi, Vol. II (Vases, candelabra, grave stones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps, and ornaments designed and etched by Cavalieri Giovanni Battista Piranesi)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Francesco Piranesi
1778–80

Prima Parte di Architettura, e Prospettive inventate, ed incise da Giambatista Piranesi Architetto Veneziano fra gli Arcadi Salcindio Tiseio; Lettere di Giustificazione a Milord Charlemont plates, which were adapted to appear in the Opere Varie; Opere Varie; Grotteschi; Carceri; Archi Trionfali, and Trofei di Ottaviano Augusto
, Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — Prima Parte di Architettura, e Prospettive inventate, ed incise da Giambatista Piranesi Architetto Veneziano fra gli Arcadi Salcindio Tiseio; Lettere di Giustificazione a Milord Charlemont plates, which were adapted to appear in the Opere Varie; Opere Varie; Grotteschi; Carceri; Archi Trionfali, and Trofei di Ottaviano Augusto
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Francesco Piranesi
1761–1809

The Skeletons, from "Grotteschi" (Grotesques), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching with engraving, drypoint, and burnishing; second state of five (Robison) — The Skeletons, from "Grotteschi" (Grotesques)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1748

The Arch with a Shell Ornament, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, scratching, sulphur tint or open bite, drypoint; first state of seven (Robison) — The Arch with a Shell Ornament, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

The Pier with a Lamp, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing; first state of seven (Robison) — The Pier with a Lamp, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

The Triumphal Arch, from "Grotteschi" (Grotesques), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, drypoint, burnishing; first state of five (Robison) — The Triumphal Arch, from "Grotteschi" (Grotesques)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1748

The Well, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, scratching, burnishing, lavis; first state of six (Robison) — The Well, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

Prisoners on a Projecting Platform, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing; first state of four (Robison) — Prisoners on a Projecting Platform, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

The Monumental Tablet, from "Grotteschi" (Grotesques), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, drypoint, scratching; second state of four (Robison) — The Monumental Tablet, from "Grotteschi" (Grotesques)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1748

Plan of a spacious and magnificent College designed after the ancient gymnasia of the Greeks and the baths of the Romans..., from "Opere Varie di Architettura, prospettive, grotteschi, antichità; inventate, ed incise da Giambattista Piranesi Architetto Veneziano" (Various Works of Architecture, perspectives, grotesques and antiquities; designed and etched by Giambattista Piranesi, Venetian Architect), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, drypoint; second state of seven (Robison) — Plan of a spacious and magnificent College designed after the ancient gymnasia of the Greeks and the baths of the Romans..., from "Opere Varie di Architettura, prospettive, grotteschi, antichità; inventate, ed incise da Giambattista Piranesi Architetto Veneziano" (Various Works of Architecture, perspectives, grotesques and antiquities; designed and etched by Giambattista Piranesi, Venetian Architect)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
1750

The Tomb of Nero, from "Grotteschi" (Grotesques), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, drypoint, scratching; second state of six (Robison) — The Tomb of Nero, from "Grotteschi" (Grotesques)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1748

The Giant Wheel, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving; second state of eight (Robison) — The Giant Wheel, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

The Staircase with Trophies, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving; first state of six (Robison) — The Staircase with Trophies, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

The Grand Piazza, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing; first state of six (Robison) — The Grand Piazza, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

The Smoking Fire, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing; first state of seven (Robison) — The Smoking Fire, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

The Sawhorse, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, scratching — The Sawhorse, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

Title Page, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite; first state of nine (Robison) — Title Page, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

The Gothic Arch, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing; first state of six Robison) — The Gothic Arch, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

The Pier with Chains, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing; first state of six (Robison) — The Pier with Chains, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

Interior view of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, from "Vedute di Roma" (Roman Views), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching; first state of four (Hind) — Interior view of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, from "Vedute di Roma" (Roman Views)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1748

View of St. Peter's Basilica and Piazza in the Vatican, from "Vedute di Roma" (Roman Views), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching; first state of seven (Hind) — View of St. Peter's Basilica and Piazza in the Vatican, from "Vedute di Roma" (Roman Views)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1748

The Drawbridge, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, scratching; first state of six (Robison) — The Drawbridge, from "Carceri d'invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

Parte di ampio magnifico Porto all'uso degli antichi Romani, ove si scuopre l'interno della gran Piazza pel Comercio... (Part of a spacious and magnificent Harbor for the use of the ancient Romans opening onto a large market square...), from "Opere Varie di Archiettura, prospettive, grotteschi, antichità; inventate, ed incise da Giambattista Piranesi Architetto Veneziano" (Various Works of Architecture, perspectives, grotesques, and antiquities; designed and etched by Giambattista Piranesi, Venetian Architect), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching, engraving, drypoint; second state of seven (Robison) — Parte di ampio magnifico Porto all'uso degli antichi Romani, ove si scuopre l'interno della gran Piazza pel Comercio... (Part of a spacious and magnificent Harbor for the use of the ancient Romans opening onto a large market square...), from "Opere Varie di Archiettura, prospettive, grotteschi, antichità; inventate, ed incise da Giambattista Piranesi Architetto Veneziano" (Various Works of Architecture, perspectives, grotesques, and antiquities; designed and etched by Giambattista Piranesi, Venetian Architect)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1749–50

Plate 19: Part of the ancient Appian Way about three miles outside Porta S. Sebastiano, from "Alcune Vedute di Archi Trionfali ed altri monumenti inalzati da Romani parte de quali se veggono in Roma e parte per l'Italia" (Some Views of Triumphal Arches and other monuments erected by the Romans, some of which are in Rome and some elsewhere in Italy), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — Plate 19: Part of the ancient Appian Way about three miles outside Porta S. Sebastiano, from "Alcune Vedute di Archi Trionfali ed altri monumenti inalzati da Romani parte de quali se veggono in Roma e parte per l'Italia" (Some Views of Triumphal Arches and other monuments erected by the Romans, some of which are in Rome and some elsewhere in Italy)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Bouchard
ca. 1748

Title page, from "Trofeo o sia Magnifica Colonna Coclide..." (The Trophy or Magnificent Spiral Column), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — Title page, from "Trofeo o sia Magnifica Colonna Coclide..." (The Trophy or Magnificent Spiral Column)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1774–79

Title page for "Vedute di Roma", Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching; fourth state of five — Title page for "Vedute di Roma"
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1760–78

Another view of the remains of the Pronaos of the Temple of Concord (The Temple of Saturn with Arch of Septimius Severus in left background), from "Vedute di Roma" (Views of Rome), part I, Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching; first state of three (Hind) — Another view of the remains of the Pronaos of the Temple of Concord (The Temple of Saturn with Arch of Septimius Severus in left background), from "Vedute di Roma" (Views of Rome), part I
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
ca. 1750–78

Chimneypiece in the Egyptian style: Giant figures supporting the lintel, flanked by chairs, from "Diverse Maniere d'adornare i cammini..." (Diverse Ways of ornamenting chimneypieces...), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — Chimneypiece in the Egyptian style: Giant figures supporting the lintel, flanked by chairs, from "Diverse Maniere d'adornare i cammini..." (Diverse Ways of ornamenting chimneypieces...)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1769

The Pantheon exterior (Veduta del Pantheon d'Agrippa oggi Chiesa di S. Maria ad Martyres), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, etching — The Pantheon exterior (Veduta del Pantheon d'Agrippa oggi Chiesa di S. Maria ad Martyres)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1720–78

Interior view of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, from "Vedute di Roma" (Roman Views), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching; third state of six (Hind) — Interior view of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, from "Vedute di Roma" (Roman Views)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
ca. 1748

St. Giovanni in Laterano, Interior, from "Vedute di Roma" (Views of Rome), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — St. Giovanni in Laterano, Interior, from "Vedute di Roma" (Views of Rome)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
ca. 1768

Large vase found at the Pantanello, Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, in 1770 (The 'Warwick Vase'), from "Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati ed incisi dal Cav. Gio. Batt. Piranesi, Vol. I" (Vases, candelabra, grave stones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps, and ornaments designed and etched by Cavalieri Giovanni Battista Piranesi), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — Large vase found at the Pantanello, Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, in 1770 (The 'Warwick Vase'), from "Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati ed incisi dal Cav. Gio. Batt. Piranesi, Vol. I" (Vases, candelabra, grave stones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps, and ornaments designed and etched by Cavalieri Giovanni Battista Piranesi)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1778–80

Various Roman Ionic capitals compared with Greek examples from Le Roy [S. Maria in Trastevere, S. Paoplo fuori le Mura, S. Clemente, etc.], tab. 20 from "Della Magnificenza e d'Architettura de'Romani" (On the Grandeur and the Architecture of the Romans by Gio. Battista Piranesi, Fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of London), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — Various Roman Ionic capitals compared with Greek examples from Le Roy [S. Maria in Trastevere, S. Paoplo fuori le Mura, S. Clemente, etc.], tab. 20 from "Della Magnificenza e d'Architettura de'Romani" (On the Grandeur and the Architecture of the Romans by Gio. Battista Piranesi, Fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of London)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
mid-18th century

Bird in shell at the center of the lintel, with a frieze of trophies, surmounted by an overmantel with candelabra and flanked by chairs. (Ch. décorée d'une frise de casques et d'armures . . .), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — Bird in shell at the center of the lintel, with a frieze of trophies, surmounted by an overmantel with candelabra and flanked by chairs. (Ch. décorée d'une frise de casques et d'armures . . .)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1769 (?)

A sedan chair, a coach, a commode, a side table and two clocks (Deux ch. à porteurs v. de côté, une commode, une console, deux pedules, un meuble indét), from Diverse Maniere d'adornare i cammini ed ogni altra parte degli edifizi...(Different Ways of ornamenting chimneypieces and all other parts of houses), Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — A sedan chair, a coach, a commode, a side table and two clocks (Deux ch. à porteurs v. de côté, une commode, une console, deux pedules, un meuble indét), from Diverse Maniere d'adornare i cammini ed ogni altra parte degli edifizi...(Different Ways of ornamenting chimneypieces and all other parts of houses)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
ca. 1769

Frontispiece from "Prima Parte di Architetture, e Prospettive", Giovanni Battista Piranesi Italian, Etching — Frontispiece from "Prima Parte di Architetture, e Prospettive"
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
ca. 1750