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Plate 2 [counterproof]; stage set with allegorical figures seated among the clouds, with a large colonnade in the background; from Aurelio Aureli's "Il Favore De Gli Dei"

Gianantonio Lorenzini Italian
After Domenico Mauro Italian
Author Aurelio Aureli Italian

1690

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Plate 2 [counterproof]; stage set with allegorical figures seated among the clouds, with a large colonnade in the background; from Aurelio Aureli's "Il Favore De Gli Dei", Gianantonio Lorenzini (Italian, Bologna 1665–1740 Bologna), Etching — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Plate 2 [counterproof]; stage set with allegorical figures seated among the clouds, with a large colonnade in the background; from Aurelio Aureli's "Il Favore De Gli Dei"

Series/Portfolio: Il Favore De Gli Dei

Artist: Gianantonio Lorenzini (Italian, Bologna 1665–1740 Bologna)

Artist: After Domenico Mauro (Italian, active 17th century)

Author: Aurelio Aureli (Italian, 1652–1708)

Date: 1690

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: Sheet: 12 11/16 × 16 1/16 in. (32.2 × 40.8 cm)

Classifications: Prints, Prints-Fete, Ornament & Architecture

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1962

Accession Number: 62.572.16

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