Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778), an Italian draftsman, printmaker, architect, and art theorist, was born on October 4, 1720, in Mogliano Veneto, near Venice. Raised in a family with a deep ...

A new and generous catalogue on the oeuvre of Giambattista Piranesi complements an exhibition of the etcher’s works in Cori, Latina The town of Cori (Latina) – formerly Cora – has been a prominent ...

A new exhibition at the Adam Art Gallery Te Pataka Toi showcases the very best of Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s etched work from the collection of the Alexander Turnbull Library. In conjunction with ...

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, View of the Interior of the Basilica, Looking North I (Study for plate V of the Différentes vues de Pesto (ca. 1777-78). (Photo: Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John ...

Considered one of the greatest printmakers of the 18th century, Giovanni Battista Piranesi created depictions of fantastical structures and captured views of modern and ancient Rome, influencing the ...

Executive producer Marsha Bemko shares her tips for getting the most out of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW. Value can change: The value of an item is dependent upon many things, including the condition of the ...