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Asian Art · Catalogue no. 138489
Giovanni Battista PiranesiView of the Temple of Jupiter Tonans [Jupiter the Thunderer], from Views of Rome
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Giovanni Battista Piranesi |
|---|---|
| Date | 1750/59 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy |
| Medium | Etching on heavy ivory laid paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 37.7 × 59.6 cm (14 7/8 × 23 1/2 in.); Plate: 40 × 60 cm (15 3/4 × 23 5/8 in.); Sheet: 47.5 × 67.2 cm (18 3/4 × 26 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Prints and Drawings |
| Type |
About the Artist
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778) Full biography →
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