813 - F. PIRANESI (*1758) after PIRANESI (*1720), Temples of Isis and Egyptian Temples in Pompeii, 1806,

F. PIRANESI (*1758) after PIRANESI (*1720), Temples of Isis and Egyptian Temples in Pompeii, 1806, Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rome – 1810 Paris) after Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 – 1778): Temple of Isis and Egyptian temple in the ruins of Pompeii, 1806, etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed on the printing plate at the bottom: "Dessiné par F. B. Piranesi / Gravé par F. Piranesi L'an 1806". Inscribed at the bottom of the printing plate: "Perspective du Temple d'Isis, et du petit Temple Egyptien tels qu'ils se trouvent ajourdhuy[...]". Date: 1806 Description: Depiction of the ruins of Pompeii with the remains of two temples. Classical architectural elements such as columns, arches, and beams are depicted in a state of decay. Dramatic play of light and shadow and finely detailed drawing emphasize the transience and grandeur of the scene. Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto–1778 Venice) *Antiquités de Pompeïa*, 1804/1835 | print series, Mythology, Architecture Keywords: Pompeii; Campania; Vesuvius; ruins; architecture; antiquity; columns; arches; decay; play of shadows; drama; drawing; imaginary; sublimity; transience; classicism, 19th century, Classicism, Architecture, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian), Size: Paper: 65.0 cm x 93.9 cm (25.6 x 37 in), Plate: 53.4 cm x 77.8 cm (21 x 30.6 in), Image: 49.8 cm x 76.6 cm (19.6 x 30.2 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. There is a full-page vertical crease in the center. Additional crease marks on the sides. A faint liquid stain at the lower left and right edges. Stained and browned along the edges. Significant damage along the center of the upper edge of the sheet due to tears at the edge.