427 - C. GREGORI (*1702) after CAMPIGLIA (*1692), Portrait of Santi di Tito, Etching

C. GREGORI (*1702) after CAMPIGLIA (*1692), Portrait of Santi di Tito, Etching Carlo Gregori (1702 - 1759 ) after Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (1692 Lucca - after 1762 ): Portrait of Santi di Tito Portrait of the painter and architect Santi di Tito, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Gio: Dom: Campiglia del | Carlo Gregorj scolpi". Date: 18th century Description: The finely crafted graphic depiction shows Santi di Tito in a strict bust portrait in an oval frame against a hatched background. The artist is looking calmly out of the picture with his head slightly turned, dressed in a dark robe with a white collar. The classical composition and precise lines emphasise the spiritual presence of the Tuscan painter and architect of late Mannerism. Keywords: Santi di Tito; Portrait; Artist portrait; Florence; Italian Renaissance; Manierism; Architect; Painter; Copper engraving; 18th century; Artist portrait; Breast portrait; Oval framing; Art history; Italian school; Historical figure; Legacy portrait; Graphic art; Old masters; Carlo Gregori; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; Italy; Size: Paper: 43,4 cm x 33,6 cm (17,1 x 13,2 in), Plate: 24,5 cm x 17,9 cm (9,6 x 7 in), Depiction: 20,2 cm x 16,2 cm (8 x 6,4 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The sheet is slightly discoloured due to its age and minimally pale foxing. Edges trimmed smooth, upper left corner with crease. Isolated tiny dark stains on the left, a few greyish smudges at the bottom and in the margins. Isolated pale creases in the right margin. Graphic with small spot-like rubbed area on the figure's forehead. Otherwise intact and in good condition, with well-preserved printing ink, clear lines and details.