Giovanni Battista Piranesi's engraving of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is a significant example of his vast output of views of Rome, published between 1748 and 1778.
In the case of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Piranesi highlights the monumentality of the building, its Baroque façade and the square in front of it, enlivened by human figures that give a sense of the architectural proportions. The attention to detail, from the sculptures crowning the façade to the textures of the materials, is typical of his meticulous engraving technique.
As the cathedral of Rome and one of the principal places of worship in Christendom, the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano was a subject of particular importance for Piranesi, who exalted its dignity and history through his unmistakable artistic lens.
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Print: handmade Amalfi paper with frame Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in); Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges, handmade beech wood frame
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