PALAZZO PONTIFICIO AL QUIRINALE

The Pope’s summer residence showcasing the Quirinal Obelisk

Visual Details

Description

The obelisk is flanked by the “Horse Tamers” statues, with the Palazzo de la Consulta to the right. Animated by late-Neoclassical staffage, including aristocratic carriages and liveried servants.

The Subject

Papal residences; Triumphal columns; Neoclassical urbanism.

Technical Specifications

Agapito Franzetti (Editor)
Engraving
Circa 1790-1820
Vedute di Roma
“PALAZZO PONTIFICIO AL QUIRINALE / In Roma presso Agapito Franzetti al Corso N. 170”
Hand-made rag paper
35 x 45 cm
Rome, Italy

Historical Significance

Represents the seat of Papal power during the Grand Tour era, published by Agapito Franzetti, a key figure in Roman topographical prints

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