Numismata Summorum Pontificum Templi Vaticani Fabricam Indicatia

Multiple artists/makers

1696

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Title: Numismata Summorum Pontificum Templi Vaticani Fabricam Indicatia
Author: Written by Filippo Bonanni (Italian, 1638–1725) who also designed and engraved some of plates
Engraver: Engraved by Arnold van Westerhout (Flemish, Antwerp 1651–1725 Rome)
Engraver: Engraved by Alessandro Specchi (Italian, Rome 1668–1729 Rome)
Engraver: Engraved by Geronimo Frezza (Italian, active 17th century)
Published in: Rome
Date: 1696
Medium: Printed book with engraved and etched plates; woodcut tailpieces and initials
Dimensions: Overall: 13 7/8 x 9 13/16 x 1 9/16 in. (35.2 x 25 x 4 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Edward Pearce Casey Fund, 1981
Object Number: 1981.1149.2
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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