Loggias of Raphael in the Vatican Pl.09
1772-1777
Think of this as an 18th-century high-resolution screenshot of the Vatican's most famous hallway. Giovanni Ottaviani created this meticulous engraving to preserve Raphael's Loggias, specifically capturing the moment Moses descends from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments—just as the Latin caption at the bottom explains. Below that biblical drama, you'll see a stunning archway draped in lush garlands of fruit and flowers, a style Raphael popularized after exploring ancient Roman ruins. It’s a beautiful piece of architectural history that let the world admire the Pope's private art gallery long before travel was easy.
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- Hand-colored engraving
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