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Alessandro Specchi - Veduta del Palazzo Pontificio al Vaticano View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican

Veduta del Palazzo Pontificio al Vaticano (View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican)

Alessandro Specchi’s, "Veduta del Palazzo Pontificio al Vaticano" (‘View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican’), is an original seventeenth century etching depicting the official residence of the Pope. The Papal Apartments are located on two sides of the uppermost floor that wrap around the Courtyard of Sixtus V. The Papal Palace faces St. Peter’s Square.

This original Alessandro Specchi etching is printed upon heavy seventeenth century hand-made, laid paper and with full margins as published in Rome for the "Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche, et Edificii, In Prospettiva di Roma moderna" by Domenico de Rossi in 1699.

 
Title: Veduta del Palazzo Pontificio al Vaticano - 1.- Facciata del Palazzo versio le loggie 2.- Loggie poste nel cortile 3.- Portico e colonnato che circonda la Piazza. (View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican)
Artist: Specchi, Alessandro (Rome, 1668 - 1729)
Date: 1699
Medium: Original Etching
Publisher: Domenico de Rossi, Rome
Source: Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche, et Edificii, In Prospettiva di Roma moderna
Note: Allessandro Specchi: A late seventeenth and early eighteenth century architect and artist, the name of Allessandro Specchi is associated with some of the most notable buildings of Rome. Among many other accomplishments he was the principal architect of the Farnese Piazza, the Bank of Rome, the Via del Corso and the famous Spanish Steps. As an original etcher, Specchi appears to have been entirely self-taught. The majority of his finest graphic art will be found in the 52 etchings he composed for the final set of the "Nuovo Teatro". "Veduta del Palazzo Pontificio al Vaticano" (‘View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican’) is the third plate from this series.
  Like his precursor, Giovanni Battista Falda, Specchi’s etchings are notable for their accuracy and precise details. Yet Specchi was much more atmospheric and imaginary in his compositional techniques than any other Roman etcher of his day. Look, for example, at the very powerful contrasts of light and shade he employs. As well, most of Specchi’s architectural renderings portray the buildings from a ground level or other comparable perspective to capture the monumental elements within the architecture. Finally, when incidental figures are included they are depicted with vivid gestures or poses. It should therefore come as no surprise that when the most famous architectural etcher of them all, Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), studied the art of his Roman precursors it was the etched views of Alessandro Specchi that most inspired him. The brilliant techniques employed by Specchi were undoubtedly a strong influence upon the later art of Piranesi.
  The Nuovo Teatro: One of the most important architectural projects of the seventeenth century was the urban renovation of Rome. Under the leadership of Pope Alessandro VII (1655-1667), Rome dramatically emerged as one of the most modern and beautiful cities of the new Baroque age. Within several decades spacious roadways were constructed, monumental buildings arose, and many public squares appeared with elaborate fountains and monuments. To be sure, this massive undertaking was meant to underline the absolute power of the Papacy but it also brought forth a new flowering of Italian art and architecture.
  The "Nuovo Teatro" was initiated in 1665 to depict the new Rome in a series of etchings. What it gave to future generations was a magnificent historical record of views etched by two of Italy’s greatest architectural artists. The printing and publishing of these important etchings was entrusted to Giacomo de Rossi (1626-1691), the head of the most dominant Roman publishing house. ( Sons and nephews of de Rossi, in fact, continued the publishing house until 1738 when the business was sold to Pope Clement XII to form the basis of the Regia Calcografia.) Altogether, four sets of Nuovo Teatro were created during the seventeenth century. Volumes one (35 etchings) and two (17 etchings) were both published in the year of 1665 and dealt mainly in views of the new piazzas, gardens, terraces and their surrounding buildings. Volume 3 (38 etchings) was published in 1669 and concentrated upon the newly constructed churches of Rome. Every plate from the first three sets was both designed and etched by the influential architectural artist, Giovanni Battista Falda (1643-1678). For reasons unknown the fourth and final volume (52 etchings ) did not appear until 1699. It was published by Giacomo’s successor, Domenico de Rossi, and featured views of the palaces and stately homes of Rome. Each plate was designed and etched by the famous architect and etcher, Alessandro Specchi (1668-1729).
Size: 8 1/2 X 12 3/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
  Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Buy Now Price: $750.00 US
Condition: Printed upon heavy seventeenth century hand-made, laid paper and with full margins as published in Rome by de Rossi in 1699. Apart from very minor creasing within the image, this original etching is in superb condition throughout and bears all the fine lines and tones of an early impression. From any standpoint "Veduta del Palazzo Pontificio al Vaticano" (‘View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican’) is a most important example of the famous art of Alessandro Specchi and of Italian architectural etching at the end of the seventeenth century.
Subject: Alessandro Specchi, "Veduta del Palazzo Pontificio al Vaticano" (‘View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican’), original etching, Papal Apartments , Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche, et Edificii, in Prospettiva di Roma Moderna, architect of the Spanish Steps, palaces and stately homes of Rome.
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Original Etching by the Italian artist, Alessandro Specchi.

View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican Original Etching by the Italian artist Alessandro Specchi</a>
#12.- Alessandro Specchi: Veduta del Palazzo Pontificio al Vaticano - 1.- Facciata del Palazzo versio le loggie 2.- Loggie poste nel cortile 3.- Portico e colonnato che circonda la Piazza. (View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican)

View other original etchings for "Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche" by Alessandro Specchi .

"Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche, et Edificii, In Prospettiva di Roma moderna"
(Views of the Palaces and Stately Homes of Rome)
Alessandro Specchi (Rome, 1668 - 1729)
# Image English Title & Artist Italian Title Medium Date Publisher -
01.- Alternate View of the Principal Fa&ccedil;ade of the Altieri Palace, Opposite the Church of the Gesu by Alessandro Specchi Alternate View of the Principal Façade of the Altieri Palace, Opposite the Church of the Gesu by Alessandro Specchi Altra Veduta della Gacciata Principale del Palazzo dell'Eccellentis. Casa Altieri, Verso Il Giesu Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome  
02.- Palace of the Grand Duke of Tuscany in Piazza Madama Palazzo Madama by Alessandro Specchi Palace of the Grand Duke of Tuscany in Piazza Madama (Palazzo Madama) by Alessandro Specchi Palazzo del Serenis, Gran DVCA di Toscana in Piazza Madama Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome  
03.- Palazzo Barberini on the Quirnal Hill by Alessandro Specchi Palazzo Barberini on the Quirnal Hill by Alessandro Specchi Palazzo Barberino dell' Ecc. Sig. Prencipe di Pellestrina Nel Monte Quirinale Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome  
04.- Palazzo Chigi in Piazza Colonna by Alessandro Specchi Palazzo Chigi in Piazza Colonna by Alessandro Specchi Palazzo dell' Ecc. Sig. Prencipe Chigi in Piazza Colonna Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome  
05.- Palazzo Chigi Odescalchi or Palazzo Odescalchiat Piazza dei SS. Apostoli by Alessandro Specchi Palazzo Chigi-Odescalchi, or Palazzo Odescalchi, at Piazza dei SS. Apostoli by Alessandro Specchi Palazzo Nella Piazza de S.S. Apostoli Ristavrato et Adornato dall' EM. Sig. Cardinal Flavio Chigi Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome  
06.- Palazzo Doria Pamphilio or Palazzo Doria Pamphilj by Alessandro Specchi Palazzo Doria Pamphilio or (Palazzo Doria Pamphilj) by Alessandro Specchi Palazzo dell’ ECC. SIG. Prencipe Pamfilio su la Piazza del Collegio Romano Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome  
07.- View of Prince Pamfilio's Palace in Piazza Navona by Alessandro Specchi View of Prince Pamfilio's Palace in Piazza Navona by Alessandro Specchi Veduta del Palazzo dell' Ecc. Sig. Prencipe Pamfilio in Piazza Navona Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome Sold
08.- View of the New Customs Office Incorporating the Ruins of Antonius Pius Now Italy's Stock Exchange by Alessandro Specchi View of the New Customs Office Incorporating the Ruins of Antonius Pius..., Now Italy's Stock Exchange by Alessandro Specchi Veduta della Dogana Nuova di Terra Eretta su le Ruine del Fianco della Curia di Antonio Pio, Dalla Santita di N. S,. Papainnocentio XII. Al Publico Benefitio Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome  
09.- View of the Palazzo Borghese by Alessandro Specchi View of the Palazzo Borghese by Alessandro Specchi Altra Veduta del Palazzo Dell' Ecc. Sig. Prencipe Borghese Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome  
10.- View of the Palace of the Villa di Bel Respiro by Alessandro Specchi View of the Palace of the Villa di Bel Respiro by Alessandro Specchi Veduta del Palazzo della Villa di Bel Respiro, Fuori di Porta S. Ancratio dell' Ecc. Sig. Prencipe Pamfilio Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome Sold
11.- View of the Palazzo Salviati alla Lungara by Alessandro Specchi View of the Palazzo Salviati alla Lungara by Alessandro Specchi Veduta del Palazzo dell' Ecc. Sig. Duca Salviati alla Lungara Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome  
12.- View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican by Alessandro Specchi View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican by Alessandro Specchi Veduta del Palazzo Pontificio al Vaticano Original Etching 1699 Domenico de Rossi, Rome  

View other original etchings for "Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche" by Giovanni Battista Falda .

"Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche, et Edificii, In Prospettiva di Roma moderna"
(Newly Constructed Churches of Rome)
Giovanni Battista Falda (Valduggia, 1643 - Rome, 1678)
# Image English Title & Artist Italian Title Medium Date Publisher -
01.- Church of Saint Anastasia with the Ruins of the Imperial Palace on the Palatine by Giovanni Battista Falda Church of Saint Anastasia with the Ruins of the Imperial Palace on the Palatine by Giovanni Battista Falda Chiesa di Santa Anastasia alle Radici del' Palatino Verso il Velabro Original Etching 1669 Giacomo de Rossi, Rome  
02.- Church of Saint Agnes in Piazza Navona by Giovanni Battista Falda Church of Saint Agnes in Piazza Navona by Giovanni Battista Falda Chiesa Dedicata A S. Agnese VM in Piazza Navona La Faciatta in Sino La Cornice con L'Alzata della CVP Original Etching 1669 Giacomo de Rossi, Rome Sold
03.- Church of St. Andrea on the Quirnale Hill by Giovanni Battista Falda Church of St. Andrea on the Quirnale Hill by Giovanni Battista Falda Chiesa Dedicata A San Andrea Apostolo del Novitiato de Padri Giesuiti sul’ Monte Quirnale (Chiesa Sant’Andrea sul’ Monte Quirnale) Original Etching 1669 Giacomo de Rossi, Rome  
04.- Church of St. Bibiana on Mount Esquilino by Giovanni Battista Falda Church of St. Bibiana on Mount Esquilino by Giovanni Battista Falda Chiesa di Santa Bibiana sul’ Monte Esquilino Original Etching 1669 Giacomo de Rossi, Rome  
05.- Church of St. Charles on the Quirnale Hill at the Four Fountains by Giovanni Battista Falda Church of St. Charles on the Quirnale Hill at the Four Fountains by Giovanni Battista Falda Chiesa Dedicata a San Carlo de Padre del Riscatto de la Natione Spagnola. Su'l Monte Quirnale alle Quattro Fontane Original Etching 1669 Giacomo de Rossi, Rome Sold
06.- Church of St. Luke the Evangelist San Gioseppe e San Pietro San Adriano and the Roman arch of Settimio Seuero in the Campo Vaccino by Giovanni Battista Falda Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Churches of San Gioseppe e San Pietro, Church of San Adriano and the Roman arch of Settimio Seuero in the Campo Vaccino by Giovanni Battista Falda Chiesa Dedicata A S. Luca Evangelista et S. Martina V. M. Dove FV L'Antico Tempio in Campo Vaccino Original Etching 1669 Giacomo de Rossi, Rome  
07.- Church of St. Crisogono of the Carmelite Order in Trastevere by Giovanni Battista Falda Church of St. Crisogono of the Carmelite Order in Trastevere by Giovanni Battista Falda Chiesa Di S-Grisogono de Frati Carmelitani in Trastevere Original Etching 1669 Giacomo de Rossi, Rome  
08.- Francescan Church at Monte Pincio by Giovanni Battista Falda Francescan Church at Monte Pincio by Giovanni Battista Falda Chiesa Della Santis-Trinita de Monti de PP. Minimi Francesi SVL' Monte Pinicio Original Etching 1669 Giacomo de Rossi, Rome Sold
09.- St. Peter's Church in Montorio by Giovanni Battista Falda St. Peter's Church in Montorio by Giovanni Battista Falda Chiesa Dedicata a S-Pietro Apostolo, Detta in Monteorio SVL 'Giancolode Padri Reformati di San Francesco Original Etching 1669 Giacomo de Rossi, Rome  

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