Giovanni Battista Collection (#10)

Page, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Page, mid 18th century, (1928). Pen with wash on white paper. At one time known to have been in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Descent from the Cross, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Descent from the Cross, mid 18th century, (1928). Pen with wash on paper. At one time known to have been in the collection of G Bellingham Smith, London

Capitulation of a Town, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Capitulation of a Town, mid 18th century, (1928). Moslems carrying the keys of a part to a Venetian (?) General, pen with wash on paper

Cleopatra, early 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Cleopatra, early 18th century, (1928). Pen with wash on white paper. Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Italian Venetian painter and printmaker Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770)

Giants fighting, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Giants fighting, mid 18th century, (1928). Fight of giants, pen with wash over pencil on paper. At one time known to have been in the collection of Herr FW Boehler, Lucerne, Switzerland

Hovering Angels, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Hovering Angels, mid 18th century, (1928). Group of three Angels hovering on clouds, pen with wash on white paper. At one time known to have been in the collection of Sir Robert Witt, London

Warrior standing on Clouds, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Warrior standing on Clouds, mid 18th century, (1928). Soldier standing on clouds, with raised right arm, seen obliquely from beneath, pen with wash on paper

The Opening of a Grave, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Opening of a Grave, mid 18th century, (1928). Pen on paper. Drawing in the mood of the Scherzi di fantasia, La decouverte du tombeau de Polichinelle

Capriccio, c1740s, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Capriccio, c1740s, (1928). On the left a man, wasted to a skeleton, lying on the ground and reading to a group of people who press in from the right, pen with wash on white paper

Two Women, Eros and a Soldier, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Two Women, Eros and a Soldier, mid 18th century, (1928). Two women, Cupid and a soldier, pen on white paper. At one time known to have been in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Martyrdom of S. Giustina, c1730s, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Martyrdom of S. Giustina, c1730s, (1928). Pen with wash. Possibly a preparatory study for the altarpiece in the Church of the Santo in Padua (1734-1737)

A Man stabbing a Boy, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
A Man stabbing a Boy, mid 18th century, (1928). Pen with wash on white paper. At one time known to have been in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Mars, 1757, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Mars, 1757, (1928). Pen with wash on white paper. Part design for a fresco in the Villa Valmarana near Vicenza, Italy. Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, c1757, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, c1757, (1928). Pen with wash on paper. Design for a fresco in the Villa Valmarana near Vicenza, Italy

Old man and Young soldier, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Old man and Young soldier, mid 18th century, (1928). Old man and young soldier beside a horse, pen with wash on white paper

Apollo, the Muses and Chronos, c1730, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Apollo, the Muses and Chronos, c1730, (1928). Design for a ceiling, pen with wash on paper. At one time known to have been in the collection of the Sartorio Collection, Trieste, Italy

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736), Italian composer, engraving

Interior of the Great Room of Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, c1800
Interior of the Great Room of the Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, c1800. View with allegorical figures and objects around a table

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1766. Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
View of a section of the intended bridge under construction at Blackfriars, London, 1766. Also showing boats on the River Thames

Interior view of the Marine Societys office over the Royal Exchange, City of London, 1758. In the foreground adults are directing poorly dressed children towards a basket of clothes

Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1820-1839. Artist: G Bramati
Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1820-1839. Statues inside the Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel. The Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni cleared the temple of sand in 1817

The Great Chamber in the Second pyramid of Ghizeh, discovered by Giovanni Belzoni, 1820-1822. Plate 12 from Plates Illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia by Giovanni Battista Belzoni

Hieroglyphics from the Tombs of the Kings at Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822
Illustrations of Hieroglyphics from the Tombs of the Kings at Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822. Plate 8 from Plates Illustrative of the Researches in Egypt

Murals from the Tombs of the Kings at Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822. Plate 6 from Plates Illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia by Giovanni Battista Belzoni

Sanctury of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Sanctuary of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820-1822. Artist: Agostino Aglio
The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820. Statues inside the Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel. The Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni cleared the temple of sand in 1817

Mural from the Tombs of the Kings of Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822. Artist
Mural from the tombs of the Kings of Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822. Italian eplorer and antiquity hunter Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1823)

Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. View of the Temple of Abu Simbel, built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Artist
Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

arch shell ornament Carceri d invenzione Piranesi
The arch with a shell ornament, Carceri d invenzione, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778, Etching, engraving, scratching, sulphur tint or open bite, drypoint, black-and-white, 1761

Veduta di Piazza Navona sopra le rovine del Circo Agonale, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778, Etching, 1746?-1748?

Title page Vasi candelabri cippi sarcofagi tripodi
Title page, Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne ed ornamenti antichi, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778, Etching, 1778

Various entablatures capitals ornamental fragments
Various entablatures, capitals and ornamental fragments, Ioannis Baptistae Piranesi Antiquariorvm regiae societatis Londiniensis socii De Romanorvm magnificentia et architectvra, Piranesi

Upright Grand Entrance Court Temple ruins Palmyra
Upright of the Grand Entrance to the Court of the Temple, The ruins of Palmyra, otherwise Tedmor, in the desert, Borra, Giovanni Battista, 1713-1770, Engraving, 1753, Plate 4, inscribed

Capital Entablature Pilaster Foregoing Plate
Capital and Entablature of the Pilaster, in the Foregoing Plate, Base, Capital and Entablature of the Pilaster, in the Foregoing Plate, The ruins of Palmyra, otherwise Tedmor, in the desert, Borra

Tempj del Sole della Luna o come altri d Iside e
Tempj del Sole e della Luna, o come altri, d Iside e Serapi, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778, Etching, 1748?-1749?

Veduta degli avanzi del Tempio della Pace Piranesi
Veduta degli avanzi del Tempio della Pace, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778, Etching, 1749?-1750, The etching, from the Vedute di Roma, shows the Basilica of Maxentius or Constantine

Veduta della Curia Ostilia Piranesi Giovanni Battista
Veduta della Curia Ostilia, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1788, Etching, 1750-1751, Etching, signed at lower right, from the Vedute di Roma

Catalogo delle opere date finora alla lvce Piranesi
Catalogo delle opere date finora alla lvce, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778, Etching, 1775?

arch shell ornament Piranesi Giovanni Battista
The arch with a shell ornament, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778, Etching, engraving, scratching, sulphur tint or open bite, drypoint, ca. 1758-1760

Facing title pages Ioannis Baptistae Piranesi
Facing title pages, Ioannis Baptistae Piranesi Antiquariorum regiae societatis Londiniensis socii De Romanorum magnificentia et architectvra, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778, Etching, 1761

Eccelsi signori Anziani et altra nobilita numero di
Eccelsi signori Anziani, et altra nobilita in numero di 64 nella sala del palazzo gia Vizzani, terminando il confalonierato del primo bimestre dell anno MDCXCIII

Trionfo sugar sculpture Disegni del convito fatto
Trionfo or sugar sculpture, Disegni del convito fatto dall illustrissimo signor senatore Francesco Ratta all illustrissimo publico

Trionfi sugar sculptures putti griffin Disegni del
Trionfi or sugar sculptures with putti and a griffin, Disegni del convito fatto dall illustrissimo signor senatore Francesco Ratta all illustrissimo publico

Four evangelists Tiepolo Giovanni Battista 1696-1770
Four evangelists, Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista, 1696-1770, Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico, 1726?-1804, Etching, ca. 1743, Opus in pariete pictum, in AEdibus S. Francisci a Vinea Venetiarum. Joan

Trionfi sugar sculptures personifying virtues
Trionfi or sugar sculptures personifying virtues, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

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"Giovanni Battista: A Master of Artistic Splendor" In the world of art, few names evoke a sense of grandeur and magnificence quite like Giovanni Battista. Renowned for his breathtaking works, this Italian artist left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape. As we delve into Volume IV of "The Antiquities of Rome" by Giambatista Piranesi, we are transported to a realm where ancient ruins come alive with intricate details and vibrant colors. Among these pages, we encounter Tiepolo's masterpiece "Saint Thecla Praying for the Plague-Stricken. " With each brushstroke, he captures not only the saint's fervent devotion but also the anguish and hope in her eyes. Moving forward, we find ourselves mesmerized by "The Chariot of Aurora, " a celestial scene that seems to transcend time itself. Tiepolo's skillful hand brings forth an ethereal beauty as dawn breaks across the canvas, and is here that we witness his ability to create harmonious compositions filled with light and movement. In "Allegory of the Planets and Continents, " Tiepolo showcases his mastery over both mythological symbolism and architectural precision. As planets align above majestic continents, his attention to detail transports us into a world where imagination reigns supreme. Continuing our journey through Giovanni Battista's oeuvre, we stumble upon "View of the Facade of Basilica S. Croce in Gerusalemme. " Here, stairways adorned with magnificent architecture beckon us towards sacred spaces steeped in history and reverence. Tiepolo's genius extends beyond religious subjects; it encompasses scenes from mythology as well. In "Woman and Infant Satyr in a Landscape, " he captures a moment frozen in time – a woman twisting her body to catch sight of something unseen while an infant satyr curiously observes their surroundings.