Buy Museum Art Reproductions The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XIV. Inscriptions and fragments of the burial chambers of the Family Arrunzia (figures carved from Barbault)., 1756 by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778, Italy)

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Early Life and Training

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a renowned Italian artist, was born on October 4, 1720, in Mogliano Veneto, near Treviso, then part of the Republic of Venice. His father was a stonemason, which likely influenced Piranesi's interest in architecture and art. He was introduced to Latin and ancient civilization by his brother Andrea, and later apprenticed under his uncle, Matteo Lucchesi, a leading architect.

Artistic Career

Piranesi's artistic career began in Rome, where he worked as a draughtsman for Marco Foscarini, the Venetian ambassador to Pope Benedict XIV. He studied under Giuseppe Vasi, who taught him the art of etching and engraving. Piranesi's talent extended beyond engraving, leading Vasi to remark, "You are too much of a painter, my friend, to be an engraver." Piranesi collaborated with pupils of the French Academy in Rome, producing a series of vedute (views) of the city. His first work, Prima parte di Architettura e Prospettive (1743), was followed by Varie Vedute di Roma Antica e Moderna (1745).

Notable Works and Legacy

* The Drawbridge, plate VII from the series Carceri d'Invenzione (View on WahooArt) * Carceri Series, Plate XIV (View on WahooArt) Piranesi's work can be found in various museums and collections, including the Pinacoteca di Vicenza (Learn more about Pinacoteca di Vicenza on WahooArt) and the Oratorio del Gonfalone in Rome (Discover Oratorio del Gonfalone's art collections on WahooArt).

Conclusion

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a visionary artist of 18th century Italy, left an indelible mark on the world of art. His etchings and engravings continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. Explore more of his works and the museums that house them on WahooArt.