Mezzotint of Herculaneum fresco scene recently excavated c1757

by Vanni, Niccolo

Engraving of recently submerged headland and excavated buildings.

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

This lovely engraving has later hand-colour. It is mounted between antique-white ragmat conservation board, ready for framing, and is covered in cellophane for presentation and protective handling until frame chosen. External measurement for for frame window is 24 x 36cm (9 1/2 x 14 1/8 inches). The image window measures 12 x 24cm (4 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches).