Grand Herculaneum architecture. Roman fresco engraving c1757

by Vanni, Niccolo

Herculaneum Roman architecture and people antique print.

Original copperplate mezzotint engraved c1757 by Francesco Cepparuli from a drawing by Niccolo Vanni for the most important archaeological work of the 18th century, which recorded the discoveries at Pompeii, Ercolano (Herculaneum) and Stabiae (Campania), regions that had been covered since the eruption of Mt Vesusius late in AD79.

This lovely little engraving has later hand-colour. It has been mounted between antique-white ragmat conservation board, ready for framing, and is covered in cellophane for presentation and protective handling. External measurement for a frame window is 23 x 28cm (9 x 11 inches). The image window measures 11 x 16cm (approximately 4 3/8 x 6 3/8 inches).