Giovanni Battista Piranesi Santa Maria Maggiore Rome Italy Print Vintage 1950

This detailed architectural print depicts the magnificent façade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, one of the most important churches of the Italian Baroque period. The image is by Italian engraver Giovanni Battista Piranesi, whose dramatic architectural views of Rome became iconic during the 18th century.

This example appears to be a later reproduction print produced in the mid-20th century, printed in sepia-toned ink on paper and housed in a decorative molded wooden frame. The print reflects the enduring popularity of Grand Tour imagery and classical Roman architecture in decorative art and interior design.

Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778)
Title / Subject: Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Art Period: Italian Baroque architecture depiction / Grand Tour print tradition
Style: Architectural engraving / classical European city view
Medium: Reproduction engraving / offset or photogravure print
Image material: Paper
Frame: Ornate molded decorative frame
Frame material: Painted wood
Place of origin: Italy
Year of publication: circa 1950 — Vintage. Original was made in 1749
Framed size: 20 1/2" x 16 1/4"
Image size 13 1/2" x 8 1/4"
5lb 8oz
SKU 9373