Piazza e Colonna Antonina

Urban view of Piazza Colonna featuring the Column of Marcus Aurelius.

Visual Details

Description

The engraving centers on the Column of Marcus Aurelius (historically misnamed Antonina), topped with the Christian statue of St. Paul. It is flanked by the Palazzo Chigi on the right. The piazza is alive with affluent activity, featuring horse-drawn carriages, riders, and pedestrians.

The Subject

Roman monuments, urban squares, triumphal columns.

Technical Specifications

Unknown (Workshop of Franzetti)
Copperplate etching and engraving
Circa 1790–1820
Vedute di Roma
Unnumbered
“PIAZZA E COLONNA ANTONINA”
Hand-made rag paper
35 x 45 cm
Rome, Italy

Historical Significance

A precise architectural rendering of one of Rome’s most important civic spaces, reflecting the bustling urban life of the late 18th century.

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