Marble Relief of a Trireme from the Temple of Fortuna, Praeneste
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Marble Relief of a Trireme from the Temple of Fortuna, Praeneste
18th century18th century
358 x 525 mm (14.1 x 20.7 in.)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian, (1720–1778)
- ornament - Decorative forms that are an integral part of a building or object but are not essential to its structure. Regarding techniques of embellishment in general, use "decoration (process)." [November 1990 descriptor moved.]
- temples - Use for religious buildings dedicated to the service of a deity or deities, often housing a cult image; do not use for such Christian or Islamic religious buildings, prefer "churches" or "mosques." May also be used for Protestant places of worship in France and some French-speaking regions. [February 1995 scope note added.]
- plate Dimensions: 358 x 525 mm (14.1 x 20.7 in.)
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Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian, (1720–1778) . Marble Relief of a Trireme from the Temple of Fortuna, Praeneste, 18th century. From Vasi, Candelabri, Cippi, Sarcofagi, Tripodi, Lucerne, ed Ornamenti Antichi Disegn. ed Incisi dal Cav. Gio. Batta. Piranesi. Etching. plate : 358 x 525 mm (14.1 x 20.7 in.). DAC accession number Retrospective TBD. Gift of George W. Davison (BA Wesleyan 1892).
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