Italy - Rome // Roman Forum; Gaetano Cottafavi (Correggio, attivo a Roma tra il 1828 e il 1864) - AVANZI DELL'ANTICO FORO ROMANO - 1821-1850
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AVANZI DELL'ANTICO FORO ROMANO, an etching by Gaetano Cottafavi (Correggio, active in Rome 1828–1864), a non-coloured representation of the Foro Romano in Rome, Italy, 210 x 275 mm, in excellent condition, from the collection Raccolta delle Principali Vedute di Roma e suoi Contorni.
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The work offers a spectacular overall view of a portion of the Roman Forum (at the time partially buried and known as Campo Vaccino), reproduced with extreme scientific-archaeological accuracy:
1. The Temple of the Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux): In the foreground on the right stand the majestic three surviving Corinthian columns with the imposing fragment of the entablature [2c0s4I]. The engraver inserts a detail of great historical realism: the suspended wooden scaffolding and the workers at work on the capital, faithful testimony to the famous restorations and consolidation excavations of the nineteenth century.
The Arch of Septimius Severus: In the background, on the left side, the monumental triumphal arch with three arches dominates the scene, erected in 203 A.D.
The Church of Saints Luke and Martina: Just behind the Arch of Septimius Severus rises the elegant Baroque dome and the church façade designed by Pietro da Cortona in the seventeenth century.
The Temple of Saturn: In the lower right one recognizes the splendid Ionic colonnade surviving (eight columns) of the temple’s podium dedicated to Saturn.
The Column of Phocas and the Arch of Titus: In the center of the Forum valley stands the isolated Column of Phocas.
The engraving is in excellent condition. The inking is well defined, with a beautiful chiaroscuro contrast typical of Cottafavi’s style, influenced by Piranesi’s vedutismo. The paper is clean, with a light and uniform patina.
The work offers a spectacular overall view of a portion of the Roman Forum (at the time partially buried and known as Campo Vaccino), reproduced with extreme scientific-archaeological accuracy:
1. The Temple of the Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux): In the foreground on the right stand the majestic three surviving Corinthian columns with the imposing fragment of the entablature [2c0s4I]. The engraver inserts a detail of great historical realism: the suspended wooden scaffolding and the workers at work on the capital, faithful testimony to the famous restorations and consolidation excavations of the nineteenth century.
The Arch of Septimius Severus: In the background, on the left side, the monumental triumphal arch with three arches dominates the scene, erected in 203 A.D.
The Church of Saints Luke and Martina: Just behind the Arch of Septimius Severus rises the elegant Baroque dome and the church façade designed by Pietro da Cortona in the seventeenth century.
The Temple of Saturn: In the lower right one recognizes the splendid Ionic colonnade surviving (eight columns) of the temple’s podium dedicated to Saturn.
The Column of Phocas and the Arch of Titus: In the center of the Forum valley stands the isolated Column of Phocas.
The engraving is in excellent condition. The inking is well defined, with a beautiful chiaroscuro contrast typical of Cottafavi’s style, influenced by Piranesi’s vedutismo. The paper is clean, with a light and uniform patina.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Rome // Roman Forum
Map maker/publisher
Gaetano Cottafavi (Correggio, attivo a Roma tra il 1828 e il 1864)
Map/book title
AVANZI DELL'ANTICO FORO ROMANO
Period
1821-1850
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Etching
Additional Information
Collection of the Principal Views of Rome and Its Surroundings
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
210 mm
Width
275 mm
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