Pl. 52 Antique Print of the Monuments of Herculaneum by Bayardi (1762)

Description: Antique print originating from 'Le Antichita di Ercolano Esposte'. A vast survey of the bronzes, statues, wall-paintings, and monuments of Herculaneum. This monumental work was the first attempt at a definitive catalog of the buildings and antiquities excavated over a period of more than 4 decades at Herculaneum under the patronage of King Charles III. The work had significant influence on the development of neo-classical art throughout Europe.

Artists and Engravers: Author: Ottavio Antonio Bayardi.