410 - B. OVERBEKE (1660-1705), The Colonnade of the Hadrianeum in Rome, 1709, Etching

B. OVERBEKE (1660-1705), The Colonnade of the Hadrianeum in Rome, 1709, Etching Bonaventura van Overbeke (1660 Amsterdam - 1705 ibid.): Kolonnade des Hadrianeum in Rom, ehemals Sitz des Zolls und der Börse, "The Basilica of Antoninus, today The New Customs House", The Remains Of Ancient Rome, 1709, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Watermark: Coat of arms | Date: 1709 Date: 1709 Description: Beautiful architectural illustration from the French-language compendium of Bonaventura van Overbeke with Roman buildings of antiquity. The large engraving work first appeared in Latin in 1708 and was republished in a French translation in 1709. The etchings were all published posthumously by the artist's cousin Michiel van Overbeke. They are characterised by a high level of detail in their reproduction. Staffage figures are often added to the architectural views to illustrate the proportions of the ancient monuments. Source: Bonaventura van Overbeke (1660 Amsterdam-1705 Amsterdam) Les Restes De L'Ancienne Rome, 1709 | print suite, Architecture Keywords: Roman Empire, Antiquity, Ruin, Building, Monument, Cityscape, 18th century, Classicism, Architecture, Italy, Rome (Latium), Size: Paper: 38,9 cm x 52,3 cm (15,3 x 20,6 in), Plate: 26,5 cm x 40,0 cm (10,4 x 15,7 in) Condition: Good condition. The image is freshly preserved and makes an impeccable impression. Slightly browned along the edges.