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The Temple of Jupiter Tonans, ruins, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
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The Temple of Jupiter Tonans, ruins, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384824 The Temple of Jupiter Tonans, ruins, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple de Jupiter Tonant, du Ruine; Engraved by Pietro Fontana (1762-1837); from Recueil des vues au bister dessinees et lavees par Callimachus, Souvenirs d antiquites et curiosites de Rome et des environs, Deblayements et reparations du Pape Pie VII ; Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) Papacy (1800-23) Count Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti; Also called the Temple of Vespasian; Erected by his sons Titus and Domitian after his death in 79; In 1810 the three columns were excavated and consolidated by the Accademia di San Luca; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
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The Temple of Jupiter Tonans, ruins, 1833
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is a captivating etching with brown wash that transports viewers to the ancient world. The print showcases the majestic remains of the Temple of Jupiter Tonans, also known as the Temple of Vespasian. Erected by Titus and Domitian in honor of their father after his death in 79 AD, this Roman temple stands as a testament to their filial devotion. The artist behind this remarkable piece is Agostino Tofanelli (1770-1834), whose attention to detail brings every element of the scene to life. Engraved by Pietro Fontana (1762-1837), this print captures not only the grandeur of the temple but also its surrounding environment. Intriguingly, amidst these ancient ruins stands a goatherd with his flock. This juxtaposition between man and nature adds a touch of humanity to an otherwise desolate landscape. As we admire the Corinthian capitals and frieze that still proudly adorn some columns, we are reminded that time may have weathered these structures but has not diminished their significance. This print offers us a glimpse into history and invites us to contemplate our place within it. It serves as a reminder that even in decay, there is beauty and meaning waiting to be discovered. With each stroke on paper meticulously crafted by Tofanelli's hand, "The Temple of Jupiter Tonans" becomes more than just an image; it becomes an invitation for exploration and contemplation.
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