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.): Colonnade of the Hadrianeum in Rome, formerly the site of the customs house and stock exchange, “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: A beautiful architectural illustration from Bonaventura van Overbeke’s French-language compendium featuring ancient Roman buildings. This large collection of engravings 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 characterized 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 has been recently restored and looks impeccable. Slightly browned along the edges.