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Large modinature of the first order of the interior of the Pantheon, from "Raccolta de'Tempi Antichi, Prima Parte" (Collection of Antique Temples, First Part)

Publisher Francesco Piranesi Italian
ca. 1750–80
Not on view
The term "primo ordine" does not refer to the classical architectural orders (Doric), but most likely to the ordinance of the pillars within the interior of the Pantheon.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Large modinature of the first order of the interior of the Pantheon, from "Raccolta de'Tempi Antichi, Prima Parte" (Collection of Antique Temples, First Part)
  • Series/Portfolio: Raccolta de'Tempi Antichi, Prima Parte
  • Artist: Francesco Piranesi (Italian, Rome 1758–1810 Paris)
  • Publisher: Francesco Piranesi (Italian, Rome 1758–1810 Paris)
  • Date: ca. 1750–80
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 20 7/8 x 29 1/2 in. (53 x 75 cm)
    Plate: 26 15/16 x 18 11/16 in. (68.5 x 47.5 cm) printed horizontally
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, transferred from the Library
  • Object Number: 41.71.1.6(43)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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