Cathedram S. Petri in interiore Templi Vaticani fronte...

Reference: S44316
Author Egidio Patigny
Year: 1686
Measures: 440 x 665 mm
€500.00

Reference: S44316
Author Egidio Patigny
Year: 1686
Measures: 440 x 665 mm
€500.00

Description

Alexander VII ... Anno Sal. 1666 Cathedram S. Petri in interiore Templi Vaticani fronte iuxta formam ab ingenio Eq: Io: Laurentij Bernini conceptam collocauit ornauitque ... Machinam aere iterum incidi curauit Matthaeus Gregorius de Rubeis ... 1686. Aegid. Patigny Sculp. Romae ...

Etching engraving depicting the High Altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican with brief information about the construction of Bernini's Baldacchino in the title.

Based on the work of Flemish Baroque engraver Jacques Blondeau (1655-1698) and executed by Aegidius (Egidio) Patigny in Rome for the publisher Matteo Gregorio de Rossi.

Patigny was, probably, the son of the engraver Jean Patigny. He was active in Rome in the late 17th century, signing some architectural works for the publisher Matteo Gregorio de Rossi.

A fine impression on a contemporary laid paper, with margins, perfect condition. Rare.

Egidio Patigny (Attivo a Roma alla fine del XVIII secolo)

The son probably of Jean Patigny, he was active in Rome in the late 17th century, signing some architectural works for the publisher Matteo Gregorio de Rossi.

Egidio Patigny (Attivo a Roma alla fine del XVIII secolo)

The son probably of Jean Patigny, he was active in Rome in the late 17th century, signing some architectural works for the publisher Matteo Gregorio de Rossi.