Archeology, Ancient World, Hercolaneum, wall paintings, frescos
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Copperplate etching from "Raccolta di Pitture d'Ercolano", a collection of prints which was published between the years 1752 - 1762. A very attractive series, decorative and impressive! The prints were made from frescos and artifacts
excavated in Herculaneum. Engraved by Filip. Morghen after Gio. Casanova.
Below the image are the words "Palmo Romano" and "Palmo Napoletano" with a measurement shown for each size of the palm of the hand. This was an antique Italian measurement system
Very minor signs of age in wide margins. Crease in upper margin.
Image size: 22.5 x 22.5 cm ( 8.8 x 8.8 ")
Page size: 46 cm x 31.5 ( 18.1 x 12.4 ")
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