F. PIRANESI (*1758) after PIROLI (*1752), Decorated helmet of a gladiator, Pompeii, 1805, Etching
Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris) after Tommaso Piroli (1752 Rom - 1824 ibid.): Decorated helmet of a gladiator, Pompeii Bronze ceremonial helmet with figurative decoration, 1805, Etching
Technique: Etching on Paper
Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Dessiné par T. Piroli / Gravé par F. Piranesi L'an 1805". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Casque en bronze dont on faisait usage dans les Spectacles, trouvé dans les fouilles de Pompeia".
Date: 1805
Description: The print shows a carefully detailed copperplate engraving of a bronze helmet with allegorical depictions and scenes from ancient mythology. It epitomises both artistic skill and historical symbolism.
Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto-1778 Venice) Antiquités de Pompeïa, 1804/1835 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture
Keywords: Thracian; fighting games; arena; gladiator; copper engraving; helmet; allegory; mythology; artistry; symbolism; historical; graphic; detail work; scene; antiquity; illustration, 19th century, Classicism, Military, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian),
Dimensions: Paper: 65,0 cm x 92,0 cm (25,6 x 36,2 in), Plate: 53,9 cm x 65,2 cm (21,2 x 25,7 in), Depiction: 49,0 cm x 61,3 cm (19,3 x 24,1 in) Artist Name: Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris) after Tommaso Piroli (1752 Rom - 1824 ibid.) Medium: Etching Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.
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Condition: Defective condition. There is a full-page vertical crease in the centre. Large liquid stains along the left, top and right edges. Slight rubbing visible in places.
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Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris) after Tommaso Piroli (1752 Rom - 1824 ibid.): Decorated helmet of a gladiator, Pompeii Bronze ceremonial helmet with figurative decoration, 1805, Etching
Technique: Etching on Paper
Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Dessiné par T. Piroli / Gravé par F. Piranesi L'an 1805". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Casque en bronze dont on faisait usage dans les Spectacles, trouvé dans les fouilles de Pompeia".
Date: 1805
Description: The print shows a carefully detailed copperplate engraving of a bronze helmet with allegorical depictions and scenes from ancient mythology. It epitomises both artistic skill and historical symbolism.
Source: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 Mogliano Veneto-1778 Venice) Antiquités de Pompeïa, 1804/1835 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture
Keywords: Thracian; fighting games; arena; gladiator; copper engraving; helmet; allegory; mythology; artistry; symbolism; historical; graphic; detail work; scene; antiquity; illustration, 19th century, Classicism, Military, Italy, Pompeii (Campanian),
Dimensions: Paper: 65,0 cm x 92,0 cm (25,6 x 36,2 in), Plate: 53,9 cm x 65,2 cm (21,2 x 25,7 in), Depiction: 49,0 cm x 61,3 cm (19,3 x 24,1 in) Artist Name: Francesco Piranesi (1758 Rom - 1810 Paris) after Tommaso Piroli (1752 Rom - 1824 ibid.) Medium: Etching Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.
Please note for shipping:
Germany: 0 EUR (DHL Parcel); European Union: 22 Euro (includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice), with DHL Parcel; Non-EU countries: 55 EUR (DHL Parcel).
If the total of your purchases including buyer's premium exceeds 1.000 EUR, we recommend shipping your purchases by DHL Express. We will be happy to calculate the shipping costs according to your shipping location
Please refer to our shipping terms for further information.
Condition: Defective condition. There is a full-page vertical crease in the centre. Large liquid stains along the left, top and right edges. Slight rubbing visible in places.
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