Piranesi Francesco Collection

Palazzo of the Villa d'Este in Tivoli, Seen from the Fontana dell'ovato, c.1783-c.1784
Palazzo of the Villa d'Este in Tivoli, Seen from the Fontana dell'Ovato, c.1783-c.1784. People making music and dancing

Eruption of Mt Vesuvius, Seen from the Ponte della Maddalena in Naples, c.1783. Creator: Francesco Piranesi
Eruption of Mt Vesuvius, Seen from the Ponte della Maddalena in Naples, c.1783. The eruption of Mt Vesuvius on 8 August 1779 caused great panic among the Neapolitans

Illumination of the Holy Cross in St. Peter's, 1768-1804. Creator: Francesco Piranesi
Illumination of the Holy Cross in St. Peter's, 1768-1804

Prima Parte; Grotteschi; Carceri; Alcuna Vedute...; Trofei di Ottaviano Augusto, pub 1800/1809
Prima Parte; Grotteschi; Carceri; Alcuna Vedute...; Trofei di Ottaviano Augusto, published 1800/1809

Antiquites de la Grande-Grece (volume I), published 1804. Creators: Francesco Piranesi, Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Antiquites de la Grande-Grece (volume I), published 1804. Antiquities of Greater Greece

View of the Door and Peristyle of the Temple of Vesta, 1780. Creator: Francesco Piranesi
View of the Door and Peristyle of the Temple of Vesta, 1780

The Warwick Vase, 1778-80. Creators: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Francesco Piranesi
The Warwick Vase, 1778-80. Ancient Roman marble excavated in Italy by Gavin Hamilton, and later owned by Lord Hamilton. It was pieced together over a long period of time from a large number of

Antique marble candleholder, 1778-80. Creators: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Antique marble candleholder, 1778-80. Candlestick said by Piranesi to have been found in 1769 at Pantanello, two miles from Tivoli

The Girandola at the Castel Sant Angelo, late 18th-early 19th century

Ceremony held in the Cappella Paolina, Vatican, 1787. Creator: Francesco Piranesi
Ceremony held in the Cappella Paolina, Vatican, 1787

View from the street entering beneath the gateway to the city of Pompeii, with the foot paths and the shops, from Antiquites de Pompeia, tome premier, Antiquites de la Grande Grece

View of the interior of the city of Pompeii, from Antiquites de Pompeia, tome premier, Antiquites de la Grande Grece... (Antiquities of Pompeii, volume one, Antiquities of Great Greece...), volume 1

View of Pompeii (Altra veduta della Stanza dove si preparava il Bogno Caldo... ).n.d

Prison Scene. n. d. Creator: Francesco Piranesi
Prison Scene.n.d. After Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Parti in grande restaurati de Trofei de Ottaviano Augusto (Restored detail of the Trophy of Octavian Augusto), ca. 1753

Fete pour la Paix Generale donnee a Paris le 18 Brumaire. Pont Royal, 1801-2

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Piranesi Francesco was a renowned Italian artist and architect known for his intricate etchings of fantastical architectural structures. Born in Venice in the 18th century, Piranesi's work captured the imagination of viewers with its elaborate detail and grandiose designs. His etchings often depicted ancient ruins, prisons, and imaginary cityscapes, showcasing his mastery of perspective and composition. Piranesi's unique style combined elements of classicism with a sense of drama and mystery, creating a visual language that continues to inspire artists today. Despite facing financial struggles during his lifetime, Piranesi's legacy has endured through his influential body of work. His prints have been collected by museums around the world and continue to be studied for their technical skill and artistic vision. Piranesi Francesco's contributions to the art world have solidified his place as one of Italy's most important artists. His ability to transport viewers into otherworldly realms through his detailed etchings is a testament to his creative genius and enduring impact on art history.