Large Decorative Antique Print of a Fresco in the Vatican by Ottaviani, ca. 1775

Reference
BGI-00172
Maker
Giovanni Ottaviani (Artist)
Date
1775
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
41.5 x 65.0 cm (16.3 x 25.6 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 1,500

Antique print titled 'Descendit de Monte Sinai, tenens duas Tabulas in manibus (..)'. Beautiful hand colored engraving of a fresco by Raphael. The title translates to 'Moses Descends from Mount Sinai'. This title does not seem to relate to the print, however, this print is part of a larger fresco in the Vatican. The main panel of the fresco shows Moses coming down from Mount Sinai, holding the tablets bearing the ten words of the Covenant.

This is a rare and very decorative work engraved by Ottaviani, published circa 1775.

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