Nell Gabinetto di S.M. il Re di Pol: Elett: di Sassonia.
Eq P: L. Ghezzi Delineavit: M Oesterreich Sculps Dresde
OM [overlapping monogram.]: Sculpsit: 1750: adi 1: 8bre.
Etching, 18th century paper watermark, fine with large margins. Plate 299 x 209mm. 11¾ x 8¼".
From a series of plates of carictures of the Roman court and its foreign visitors; two Catholic men conversing. After Pier Leone Ghezzi (1675-1755), regarded as the first professional caricaturist. Based in Rome, he moved freely amongst the Italian nobility, even associating with Pope Clement XI. His satirical portraits include one of Vivaldi and several British grand tourists. Title taken from the index to 'Raccolta di XXIV Caricature Disegnate colla penna dell Celebre Cavalliere Piet: Leon: Ghezzi. Conservati nell Gabinetto di Sua Maestą il Rč di Polonia Elett. di Sassonia'.
[Ref: 23887] £260.00
OM [overlapping monogram.]: Sculpsit: 1750: adi 1: 8bre.
Etching, 18th century paper watermark, fine with large margins. Plate 299 x 209mm. 11¾ x 8¼".
From a series of plates of carictures of the Roman court and its foreign visitors; two Catholic men conversing. After Pier Leone Ghezzi (1675-1755), regarded as the first professional caricaturist. Based in Rome, he moved freely amongst the Italian nobility, even associating with Pope Clement XI. His satirical portraits include one of Vivaldi and several British grand tourists. Title taken from the index to 'Raccolta di XXIV Caricature Disegnate colla penna dell Celebre Cavalliere Piet: Leon: Ghezzi. Conservati nell Gabinetto di Sua Maestą il Rč di Polonia Elett. di Sassonia'.
[Ref: 23887] £260.00