Caption

The facade of the Paola Water approaching the Gate of St. Pangratio, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola in Rome, Monuments and buildings erected during the pontificates of Popes Paul V and Sixtus V, print, album page, Series number, 5, 12, View of the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola in Rome. Title in Italian above the image. Print is part of an album., inscription: 'Ende lib. No. 23. fol. 52., Ende lib. No. 21. fol. 51. 52. Ende lib. No. 2. fol. 119. Ende lib. No. 8. folio 86 et 87.', number: '10', printmaker: Matthäus Greuter, Rome, grantor of privilege: Paul V, Vatican City, 1618, paper, engraving, height 150 mm x width 225 mm, This print is part of a series of twelve prints depicting monuments and buildings erected during the pontificates of Pope Paul V and Sixtus V., ornamental fountain, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, A detailed architectural engraving of a classical façade with ornate decorative elements, including an arched central section flanked by pilasters and columns, rectangular recessed panels, and carved figures integrated into the structure; three carved basins sit at the base with sculpted animal heads and flowing ornamental swags, and mythical winged creatures perch on pedestals at the upper corners; the top center features a crest held by two standing figures beneath a curved pediment, and the entire composition is rendered in fine parallel and cross-hatched lines on a light background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26B30_242

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Keywords

facade Paola Water approaching Gate St Pangratio Fontana dell'Acqua Paola Rome Monuments buildings erected pontificates Popes Paul V Sixtus V print album page Series number 5 12 View Title Italian image Print part album inscription Ende lib No 23 fol 52 21 51 2 119 8 folio 86 et 87 number 10 printmaker Matthäus Greuter grantor privilege Paul V Vatican City 1618 paper engraving height 150 mm x width 225 mm series twelve prints depicting monuments Pope Paul V ornamental fountain detailed architectural engraving classical façade ornate decorative elements arched central section flanked pilasters columns rectangular recessed panels carved figures integrated structure three carved basins sit base sculpted animal heads flowing ornamental swags mythical winged creatures perch pedestals upper corners top center features crest held two standing figures beneath curved pediment entire composition rendered fine parallel cross-hatched lines light background