F. CECHINI (18th) after DOLCIBENE (18th), Statue of Mercury at Villa Montalto, Copper engraving Fr. Cechini (18th century) after V. Dolcibene (18th century): Statue of Mercury at Villa Montalto in Rome, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "V. Dolcibene dis. / Fr. Cechini inc.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Mercvrio Colla Testvggine / Gia nella Villa Montalto". Date: 18th century Description: The exhibit shows a classical depiction of the male figure in ancient sculpture, carefully positioned on a plinth. The engraving excerpts a moment of quiet dignity and shows details that point to the craftsmanship and aesthetics of the era. Source: Giambattista Antonio Visconti (1722 -1784 ) Il Museo Pio-Clementino, 1782-1807 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture Keywords: Mercury; Hermes; Messenger of the Gods; Antiquity; Sculpture; Engraving; Male Figure; Classicism; Aesthetics; Dignity; Cultural History; Arts and Crafts; Details; Pedestal; Study; Art History; Printmaking; Style Analysis; Iconography; Academic Discourse; Formal Presentation; Visual Culture; Image Exegesis;, 18th century, Classicism, Mythology, Italy, Rome (Latium), Size: Paper: 60,2 cm x 43,7 cm (23,7 x 17,2 in), Plate: 47,5 cm x 30,8 cm (18,7 x 12,1 in), Depiction: 41,8 cm x 28,0 cm (16,5 x 11 in)