Pietro Testa (1611-1650) - Allegoria

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Pietro Testa, Allegoria, an aquaforte print from 1644 on a plate signed, 40 × 50 cm, in good condition, Italy, Renaissance, 17th century.

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Pietro Testa (Lucca, 1611 - Rome, 1650)
ALLEGORIA IN ONORE DI INNOCENZO X (ALLEGORIA DELLA PACE).
1644.
Etching. 40x50 cm trimmed. Bartsch, 31. Bellini (Testa), 25. Cropper, 86. The subject depicts Peace, using the colors of the Iris, painting the portrait of Innocent X, elected pope in the summer of 1644. In the lower right there is a two-line dedication to Stefano Garbesi, while in the upper right one observes the portrait of Pope Innocent X.

Beautiful impression in the III state on 3, with the address of Giovan Domenico De Rossi, printed on laid paper. Subtle margins beyond the image line. good preservation.

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Pietro Testa (Lucca, 1611 - Rome, 1650)
ALLEGORIA IN ONORE DI INNOCENZO X (ALLEGORIA DELLA PACE).
1644.
Etching. 40x50 cm trimmed. Bartsch, 31. Bellini (Testa), 25. Cropper, 86. The subject depicts Peace, using the colors of the Iris, painting the portrait of Innocent X, elected pope in the summer of 1644. In the lower right there is a two-line dedication to Stefano Garbesi, while in the upper right one observes the portrait of Pope Innocent X.

Beautiful impression in the III state on 3, with the address of Giovan Domenico De Rossi, printed on laid paper. Subtle margins beyond the image line. good preservation.

Accurate packing and shipping guaranteed

Details

Artist
Pietro Testa (1611-1650)
Title of artwork
Allegoria
Technique
Etching
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1644
Condition
Good condition
Height
40 cm
Width
50 cm
Style
Renaissance
Period
17th century
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