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Interno della Basilica Vaticana – Antique Hand-Coloured Interior View (c.1840)
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£256.69
€290
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Interno della Basilica Vaticana – Antique Hand-Coloured Interior View (c.1840)
This richly detailed 19th-century hand-coloured engraving presents a magnificent interior view of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, capturing the vast scale, architectural splendour and ornate decoration of the Baroque interior. The artist shows the central nave with its coffered ceilings, monumental columns, sculptural niches and gilded ornamentation, all rendered with careful linework and vibrant hand-colouring. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye toward the distant altar and the grand architectural axes designed by Bernini and Maderno, creating a sense of depth and majesty characteristic of early Grand Tour imagery.
The delicate colouring enhances the rich reds, golds and blues of the decorative frescoes and architectural panels, while small figures populate the nave, giving scale to the immense interior. Prints of St. Peter’s Basilica from this period were popular souvenirs for travellers visiting Rome, and high-quality hand-coloured examples such as this remain sought after by collectors of Vatican art, ecclesiastical interiors and Italian topography. The sheet has wide margins and strong visual presence, making it highly suitable for framing.
Condition report:
Very good condition overall. Clean image area with fresh colouring and crisp impression. Light, scattered foxing in the outer margins only, well away from the printed surface. No tears, folds or repairs. Plate mark visible. Margins wide and attractive.
Framing tips:
Ideal in a warm gold or antique gilt frame to echo the Basilica’s gilded interior. A cream or pale ivory mat provides balance and brings out the fine architectural detail. For a modern setting, a thin black or charcoal frame with a white archival mat creates clean contrast while maintaining the artwork’s historical character.
Technique: Hand-coloured engraving
Maker: Anonymous Italian artist, Italy, c.1840
- Dimensions:Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:ca.1840
- Condition:Very good condition overall. Clean image area with fresh colouring and crisp impression. Light, scattered foxing in the outer margins only, well away from the printed surface. No tears, folds or repairs. Plate mark visible. Margins wide.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14169-31stDibs: LU3054347805142
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