409 - P. GHIGI (18th–19th century) after AGRICOLA (*1759), Bust of Antinous, copper engraving

P. GHIGI (18th–19th century) after AGRICOLA (*1759), Bust of Antinous, copper engraving Pietro Ghigi (18th/19th century) after Luigi Agricola (1759 Rome – 1821 ibid.): Bust of Antinous from the Villa Adriana near Tivoli, 18th century, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower part of the printing plate: “L. Agricola dis. / Ghigi inc.” Inscribed in the lower part of the printing plate: “Antinoo / Busto colossale trovato negli scavi della Villa Adriana a Tivoli.” Date: 18th century Description: The artwork is a detailed print depicting the bust of Antinous on a classical pedestal, framed by a striking linear frame. Keywords: antiquity; bust; Antinous; print; artwork; linear frame; pedestal; classicism; illustration; study; engraving; sculpture; cultural heritage;, 18th century, Classicism, Mythology, Italy, Rome (Latium), Size: Paper: 60.2 cm x 42.6 cm (23.7 x 16.8 in), Plate: 49.7 cm x 32.2 cm (19.6 x 12.7 in), Depiction: 42.5 cm x 29.0 cm (16.7 x 11.4 in) Condition: In poor condition. Significant foxing visible across the entire sheet. Some browning and slight light staining along the edges. Creased in the center. The upper right corner of the sheet is creased diagonally and has two small holes. Slight crease marks and minor impact damage at the top center. A single marginal tear along the lower right edge of the sheet. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped.