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: Signed on the lower part of 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 formal bust portrait within an oval frame against a hatched background. The artist gazes 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 emphasize the spiritual presence of the Tuscan painter and architect of the late Mannerist period. Keywords: Santi di Tito; Portrait; Artist portrait; Florence; Italian Renaissance; Mannerism; Architect; Painter; Copper engraving; 18th century; Artist portrait; Bust 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), Image area: 20.2 cm x 16.2 cm (8 x 6.4 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored due to its age and shows minimal pale foxing. Edges are smoothly trimmed; the upper left corner has a crease. Isolated tiny dark stains on the left, a few grayish smudges at the bottom and in the margins. Isolated faint creases in the right margin. The print has a small, spot-like area of wear on the figure’s forehead. Otherwise intact and in good condition, with well-preserved printing ink, clear lines, and details.