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The Vatican Gate, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
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The Vatican Gate, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384907 The Vatican Gate, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte du Vatican; 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; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23547648
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Battlements Defense Defensive Fortifications Fortified Papal Porta Rampart Monks
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This print titled "The Vatican Gate, 1833" takes us back in time to the grandeur and mystique of ancient Rome. Etched with brown wash by Agostino Tofanelli, this artwork showcases the iconic Porte du Vatican, an entrance that exudes both strength and beauty. Engraved by Pietro Fontana, this piece is part of a collection called "Recueil des vues au bister dessinees et lavees par Callimachus" which captures memorable views and antiquities of Rome. The gate itself stands as a symbol of defense and fortification, with its machicolations and battlements serving as reminders of its protective purpose. In this street scene depicted within the engraving, we catch glimpses of monks passing through the gate. Their presence adds a touch of serenity amidst the defensive architecture surrounding them. As we admire this artwork from Fine Art Finder's Stapleton Collection, we are transported to a time when papal power reigned supreme in Rome under Pope Pius VII. Count Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti oversaw significant repairs and renovations during his papacy (1800-23), leaving behind lasting impressions on structures like these fortified gates. This print not only offers historical insight but also showcases Italian craftsmanship at its finest. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by Bridgeman Images, let us appreciate the intricate details that bring history alive before our eyes.
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