Herculaneum Fresco of Fresh Fish. Antique print c.1757

by Vanni, Niccolo

Half-framed narrow display of fish. Herculaneum fresco excavation.

Original small copperplate engraved mezzotint engraved c1757 by Antonio Aloja from a drawing by Niccolo Vanni for the most important archaeological work of the 18th century - the recording of the discoveries at Pompeii, Ercolano (Herculaneum) and Stabiae (Campania), the region that had been covered since the eruption of Mt Vesusius late in 79 CE.

This lovely engraving has been highlighted by later colour. It is mounted between antique-white ragmat conservation board ready for frame choice, and is covered in cellophane for presentation and protective handling. External measurement for a frame is 25 x 40cm (9 7/8 x 15 3/4 inches). To the intaglio impression measures 95 x 235mm (3 5/8 x 9 1/2 inches).