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Antique copper engravings from Delle Logge di Raffaele nel Vaticano, circa 1772–1777
Antique plate engraved by Giovanni Ottaviani after designs by Gaetano Savorelli Camporesi, reproducing the celebrated Vatican Loggia decorations originally executed by Raphael and his workshop (1518–1519).
INCLUDED PLATES:
● Plate V – Apparvit Isaac Dominus
(“The Lord Appears to Isaac”)
● Plate IX – Descendit de Monte Sinai
(“Moses Descends from Mount Sinai”)
● Plate XI – Subacta Syria…
(“King David in Triumph”)
From Part II of the series (one of 73 total plates issued in three parts).
● Please note: These are professionally Matted in presentation mattes wrapped in plastic, so the waves in the images are from that, and there are no paper issues.
DETAILS:
Date: Circa 1772–1777
Medium: Copper engraving with etching, hand-colored
Paper: Imperial folio, joined sheets
Sheet size: approx. 29 1/4\" x 26 3/4\"
Matted size: approx. 32\" x 28 1/2\"
CONDITION:
● Very good to excellent overall:
● Strong contemporary hand-coloring
● Full margins
● Light to minimal foxing
● Faint seam at top center from original sheet joining
● Minor waviness in photos from archival storage wrapping (not structural)
Matted and sealed in archival materials.
Acquired as part of a group originally sourced through a London antiquarian dealer (Shapero Rare Books), and subsequently held in a private collection.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Logge di Raffaele nel Vaticano is a landmark 18th-century publication reproducing the decorative frescoes of the Vatican Loggia. The engravings were highly influential in shaping Neoclassical design and remain prized for their scale, detail, and vibrant coloring.
All prints are SOLD AS-IS. These Engraving are archivally matted and sealed in acid-free wrapping. Please see the photos for actual conditions, which do not do justice to what we\'re offering as the color and detail are much sharper and reflective glare caused by the wrapping. Please reach out for more information or pictures if needed.
SHIPPING:
Professionally packed and shipped via FedEx in a protective print pad.
