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Alessandro Specchi’s original etching, "Palazzo Pamfilio su la Piazza del Collegio Romano", was published in 1699. Now known as the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, the palace is situated between Rome’s Via del Corso and Via della Gatta. The palace is still owned by the Doria Pamphilj family and houses what is likely the largest private art collection in Italy, the Doria Pamphilj Gallery. Among the masterpieces in this collection is Velazquez’s portrait of Innocent X, formerly Cardinal Giovan Battista Pamphilj. In the foreground of this fine 17th century etching is the Piazza del Collegio Romano. This original Specchi etching is printed upon heavy seventeenth century hand-made, laid paper and with full margins as published in Rome by Domenico de Rossi in 1699. It is the twenty first numbered view from the "Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche, et Edificii, In Prospettiva di Roma moderna", a set of palaces and stately homes. "Palazzo Pamfilio su la Piazza del Collegio Romano" (Palazzo Doria Pamphilio) also known as (Palazzo Doria Pamphiljis) is an important example of the famous art of Alessandro Specchi and Italian architectural etching at the end of the seventeenth century. |
Title: | Palazzo dell’ ECC. SIG. Prencipe Pamfilio su la Piazza del Collegio Romano (Palazzo Doria Pamphilio) or (Palazzo Doria Pamphilj) |
Artist: | Specchi, Alessandro (Rome, 1668 - 1729) |
Date: | 1699 |
Medium: | Original Etching |
Publisher: | Domenico de Rossi, Rome |
Note: | Allessandro Specchi: A late seventeenth and early eighteenth century architect and artist, the name of Allessandro Specchi is associated with some of the most notable buildings of Rome. Among many other accomplishments he was the principal architect of the Farnese Piazza, the Bank of Rome, the Via del Corso and the famous Spanish Steps. As an original etcher, Allessandro Specchi appears to have been entirely self-taught. The majority of his finest graphic art will be found in the 52 etchings he composed for the final set of the "Nuovo Teatro". "Palazzo Pamfilio su la Piazza del Collegio Romano" is the twenty-first etching from this series. |
Like his precursor, Giovanni Battista Falda, Allessandro Specchi’s etchings are notable for their accuracy and precise details. Yet Specchi was much more atmospheric and imaginary in his compositional techniques than any other Roman etcher of his day. Look for instance at the very powerful contrasts of light and shadow he employs. As well, most of Specchi’s architectural renderings portray the buildings from a ground level or other comparable perspective to capture the living elements within. Finally, when incidental figures are included they are depicted with vivid gestures or poses. It should therefore come as no surprise that when the most famous architectural etcher of them all, Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), studied the art of his Roman precursors it was the etched views of Alessandro Specchi that most inspired him. The brilliant techniques employed by Specchi were undoubtedly a strong influence upon the later art of Piranesi. | |
Source: | Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche, et Edificii, In Prospettiva di Roma moderna |
One of the most important architectural projects of the seventeenth century was the urban renovation of Rome. Under the leadership of Pope Alessandro VII (1655-1667), Rome dramatically emerged as one of the most modern and beautiful cities of the new Baroque age. Within several decades spacious roadways were constructed, monumental buildings arose, and many public squares appeared with elaborate fountains and monuments. To be sure, this massive undertaking was meant to underline the absolute power of the Papacy but it also brought forth a new flowering of Italian art and architecture. | |
"The Nuovo Teatro" was initiated in 1665 to depict the new Rome in a series of etchings. What it gave to future generations was a magnificent historical record of views etched by two of Italy’s greatest architectural artists. The printing and publishing of these important etchings was entrusted to Giacomo de Rossi (1626-1691), the head of the most dominant Roman publishing house. ( Sons and nephews of de Rossi, in fact, continued the publishing house until 1738 when the business was sold to Pope Clement XII to form the basis of the Regia Calcografia.) Altogether, four sets of "Nuovo Teatro" were created during the seventeenth century. Volumes one (35 etchings) and two (17 etchings) were both published in the year of 1665 and dealt mainly in views of the new piazzas, gardens, terraces and their surrounding buildings. Volume 3 (38 etchings) was published in 1669 and concentrated upon the newly constructed churches of Rome. Every plate from the first three sets was both designed and etched by the influential architectural artist, Giovanni Battista Falda (1643-1678). For reasons unknown the fourth and final volume (52 etchings) did not appear until 1699. It was published by Giacomo’s successor, Domenico de Rossi, and featured views of the palaces and stately homes of Rome. Each plate was designed and etched by the famous architect and etcher, Alessandro Specchi (1668-1729). "Palazzo Pamfilio su la Piazza del Collegio Romano" (Palazzo Doria Pamphilio) hails from the 1699 edition. | |
Palazzo Doria Pamphilio: This palace is also known as the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. It is situated between Rome’s Via del Corso and Via della Gatta. The palace is still owned by the Doria Pamphilj family and houses what is likely the largest private art collection in Italy, the Doria Pamphilj Gallery. Among the masterpieces in this collection is Velazquez’s portrait of Innocent X, formerly Cardinal Giovan Battista Pamphilj. In the foreground of this original 17th century etching is the Piazza del Collegio Romano. | |
Size: | 8 1/2 X 12 7/8 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.) |
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Condition: | Printed upon heavy seventeenth century hand-made, laid paper and with full margins as published in Rome by de Rossi in 1699. Apart from very minor creasing within the image, this original etching is in superb condition throughout and bears all the fine lines and tones of an early impression. From any standpoint "Palazzo Pamfilio su la Piazza del Collegio Romano" (Palazzo Doria Pamphilj) is a most important example of the famous art of Alessandro Specchi and of Italian architectural etching at the end of the seventeenth century. |
Subject: | Alessandro Specchi, "Palazzo Pamfilio su la Piazza del Collegio Romano" (Palazzo Doria Pamphilj), original etching, Via del Corso, Piazza del Collegio Romano, Doria Pamphilj Gallery, the Baroque age in Rome, largest private art collection in Italy, Roman seventeenth and early eighteenth century architects and etchers. |
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Original Etching by the Italian artist, Alessandro Specchi.
#06.- Alessandro Specchi:.- Palazzo dell’ ECC. SIG. Prencipe Pamfilio su la Piazza del Collegio Romano (Palazzo Doria Pamphilio) or (Palazzo Doria Pamphilj) |
View other original etchings for "Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche" by Alessandro Specchi .
"Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche, et Edificii, In Prospettiva di Roma moderna" (Views of the Palaces and Stately Homes of Rome) |
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Alessandro Specchi (Rome, 1668 - 1729) | |||||||
# | Image | English Title & Artist | Italian Title | Medium | Date | Publisher | - |
01.- | Alternate View of the Principal Façade of the Altieri Palace, Opposite the Church of the Gesu by Alessandro Specchi | Altra Veduta della Gacciata Principale del Palazzo dell'Eccellentis. Casa Altieri, Verso Il Giesu | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | ||
02.- | Palace of the Grand Duke of Tuscany in Piazza Madama (Palazzo Madama) by Alessandro Specchi | Palazzo del Serenis, Gran DVCA di Toscana in Piazza Madama | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | ||
03.- | Palazzo Barberini on the Quirnal Hill by Alessandro Specchi | Palazzo Barberino dell' Ecc. Sig. Prencipe di Pellestrina Nel Monte Quirinale | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | ||
04.- | Palazzo Chigi in Piazza Colonna by Alessandro Specchi | Palazzo dell' Ecc. Sig. Prencipe Chigi in Piazza Colonna | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | ||
05.- | Palazzo Chigi-Odescalchi, or Palazzo Odescalchi, at Piazza dei SS. Apostoli by Alessandro Specchi | Palazzo Nella Piazza de S.S. Apostoli Ristavrato et Adornato dall' EM. Sig. Cardinal Flavio Chigi | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | ||
06.- | Palazzo Doria Pamphilio or (Palazzo Doria Pamphilj) by Alessandro Specchi | Palazzo dell’ ECC. SIG. Prencipe Pamfilio su la Piazza del Collegio Romano | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | ||
07.- | View of Prince Pamfilio's Palace in Piazza Navona by Alessandro Specchi | Veduta del Palazzo dell' Ecc. Sig. Prencipe Pamfilio in Piazza Navona | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | Sold | |
08.- | View of the New Customs Office Incorporating the Ruins of Antonius Pius..., Now Italy's Stock Exchange by Alessandro Specchi | Veduta della Dogana Nuova di Terra Eretta su le Ruine del Fianco della Curia di Antonio Pio, Dalla Santita di N. S,. Papainnocentio XII. Al Publico Benefitio | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | ||
09.- | View of the Palazzo Borghese by Alessandro Specchi | Altra Veduta del Palazzo Dell' Ecc. Sig. Prencipe Borghese | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | ||
10.- | View of the Palace of the Villa di Bel Respiro by Alessandro Specchi | Veduta del Palazzo della Villa di Bel Respiro, Fuori di Porta S. Ancratio dell' Ecc. Sig. Prencipe Pamfilio | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | Sold | |
11.- | View of the Palazzo Salviati alla Lungara by Alessandro Specchi | Veduta del Palazzo dell' Ecc. Sig. Duca Salviati alla Lungara | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome | ||
12.- | View of the Papal Palace of the Vatican by Alessandro Specchi | Veduta del Palazzo Pontificio al Vaticano | Original Etching | 1699 | Domenico de Rossi, Rome |
View other original etchings for "Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche" by Giovanni Battista Falda .
"Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche, et Edificii, In Prospettiva di Roma moderna" (Newly Constructed Churches of Rome) |
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Giovanni Battista Falda (Valduggia, 1643 - Rome, 1678) | |||||||
# | Image | English Title & Artist | Italian Title | Medium | Date | Publisher | - |
01.- | Church of Saint Anastasia with the Ruins of the Imperial Palace on the Palatine by Giovanni Battista Falda | Chiesa di Santa Anastasia alle Radici del' Palatino Verso il Velabro | Original Etching | 1669 | Giacomo de Rossi, Rome | ||
02.- | Church of Saint Agnes in Piazza Navona by Giovanni Battista Falda | Chiesa Dedicata A S. Agnese VM in Piazza Navona La Faciatta in Sino La Cornice con L'Alzata della CVP | Original Etching | 1669 | Giacomo de Rossi, Rome | Sold | |
03.- | Church of St. Andrea on the Quirnale Hill by Giovanni Battista Falda | Chiesa Dedicata A San Andrea Apostolo del Novitiato de Padri Giesuiti sul’ Monte Quirnale (Chiesa Sant’Andrea sul’ Monte Quirnale) | Original Etching | 1669 | Giacomo de Rossi, Rome | ||
04.- | Church of St. Bibiana on Mount Esquilino by Giovanni Battista Falda | Chiesa di Santa Bibiana sul’ Monte Esquilino | Original Etching | 1669 | Giacomo de Rossi, Rome | ||
05.- | Church of St. Charles on the Quirnale Hill at the Four Fountains by Giovanni Battista Falda | Chiesa Dedicata a San Carlo de Padre del Riscatto de la Natione Spagnola. Su'l Monte Quirnale alle Quattro Fontane | Original Etching | 1669 | Giacomo de Rossi, Rome | Sold | |
06.- | Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Churches of San Gioseppe e San Pietro, Church of San Adriano and the Roman arch of Settimio Seuero in the Campo Vaccino by Giovanni Battista Falda | Chiesa Dedicata A S. Luca Evangelista et S. Martina V. M. Dove FV L'Antico Tempio in Campo Vaccino | Original Etching | 1669 | Giacomo de Rossi, Rome | ||
07.- | Church of St. Crisogono of the Carmelite Order in Trastevere by Giovanni Battista Falda | Chiesa Di S-Grisogono de Frati Carmelitani in Trastevere | Original Etching | 1669 | Giacomo de Rossi, Rome | ||
08.- | Francescan Church at Monte Pincio by Giovanni Battista Falda | Chiesa Della Santis-Trinita de Monti de PP. Minimi Francesi SVL' Monte Pinicio | Original Etching | 1669 | Giacomo de Rossi, Rome | Sold | |
09.- | St. Peter's Church in Montorio by Giovanni Battista Falda | Chiesa Dedicata a S-Pietro Apostolo, Detta in Monteorio SVL 'Giancolode Padri Reformati di San Francesco | Original Etching | 1669 | Giacomo de Rossi, Rome |
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