Rome - Enhanced Engraving - Piazza San Pietro, Rome

Antique hand-enhanced engraving
St. Peter's Basilica - Rome, circa 1850.

A beautiful and rare engraving illustrating St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, an iconic monument of religious architecture. The composition depicts the basilica's monumental façade with its colonnade, statues, obelisk, and sculpted elements, rendered with great architectural precision.

The scene is enlivened by numerous figures in period costume—pilgrims, strollers, and clergymen—bringing life and movement to St. Peter's Square. The hand-enhanced work is particularly meticulous, with delicate colors applied to the figures, architecture, and sky, giving the whole a warm and luminous atmosphere.

This print belongs to the great tradition of 19th-century travel views, intended for enthusiasts of the Grand Tour. The attention to architectural detail and the subtlety of the colors testify to a high-quality work.

Condition :
Very fine condition.
The colours retain a beautiful freshness.

Please refer to the photographs, as they form an integral part of the description.