Title Page: Collection of several drawings engraved after Barbieri da Cento (known as Guercino) engraved on copper and presented to Thomas Jenkins, painter and member of the Academy of St. Luke, out of respect and friendship from his fellow member, the architect Gio. Battista Piranesi

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Title

Title Page: Collection of several drawings engraved after Barbieri da Cento (known as Guercino) engraved on copper and presented to Thomas Jenkins, painter and member of the Academy of St. Luke, out of respect and friendship from his fellow member, the architect Gio. Battista Piranesi

Origin

Italy

Date

1764

Medium

Etching in red and black ink on ivory laid paper with gilt edges

Dimensions

482 × 355 mm (plate); 573 × 414 mm (sheet)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. and Mr. Charles E. Slatkin

Reference Number

1965.259

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