Giovanni Volpato (1733 - 1803) "Loggia de Rafaele nel Vaticano" Circa. 1776 Italy This engraving depicts one of the lunettes. Hand-colored in gouache and watercolor. Copper engraved by hand. It depicts pink and plum colored ribbons, two bows at center suspended flowers and fruits, including pomegranets, pineapples and berries with two different birds at each end. Beautifully framed by hand with french matte and gold leaf frame...

18th Century Steel Engraving in Chip Cut Frame. N. Edetinck marking. Measures 18 3/4" x 13 3/4" Print itself measures 15 1/2" x 10 1/2" Shows some wear on matting. Should be transferred to acid-free mat. Otherwise, in amazingly good condition. The frame is worth the price in itself! In very good condition.