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Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Imaginary ancient temple designed in the style of those built in honor of the Goddess Vesta: in the center is the great altar on which the Vestal Virgins preserved the inextinguishable sacred fire...circa 1743

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Engraving of a grand classical temple interior with deep perspective, coffered arches, Corinthian columns, and small figures on cream paper, with Italian inscription below

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Imaginary ancient temple designed in the style of those built in honor of the Goddess Vesta: in the center is the great altar on which the Vestal Virgins preserved the inextinguishable sacred fire..., circa 1743, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Patricia and Michael Forman, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Title
Imaginary ancient temple designed in the style of those built in honor of the Goddess Vesta: in the center is the great altar on which the Vestal Virgins preserved the inextinguishable sacred fire...
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
circa 1743
Medium
Etching with engraving and drypoint
Dimensions
Sheet: 13 5/8 × 18 in. (34.61 × 45.72 cm) Image: 9 3/8 × 13 7/8 in. (23.81 × 35.24 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Patricia and Michael Forman
Accession Number
AC1995.54.1.5
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings