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Raccolta di Statue Antiche e Moderne

Domenico de Rossi, Paolo Alessandro Maffei

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a title page of an Italian book. The title page features elegant typography with a combination of uppercase and lowercase serif lettering. The text is in Italian and includes titles, names, and publication information. The content of the book appears to be about a collection of ancient and modern statues, published under the auspices of Pope Clement XI by Domenico de Rossi and illustrated with explanations by Paolo Alessandro Maffei. The text is neatly aligned and framed by a simple border, reflecting the formality and tradition of historical documents from the early 18th century.

Artwork Details

Medium
2 bound volumes with 163 engravings
Dimensions
5290 × 7470 px
Public Domain
Yes
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