Monuments and views of Rome

353. [Rome]

Sketchbook with Roman monuments and views.

19th c

Black & brown ink, grey & brown wash, pencil, red chalk, c. 18,5 x 13,5 cm, 68 ff., laid paper, unsigned, ms. notes in pen (few fol. missing, few fol. loose, few stains, some prick holes).

Good condition. In reused vellum (used, corner missing).

Large ensemble of c. 80 drawings incl. antique sculptures in Rome at the Apostolic Palace, Villa Medici, Capitoline Hill, Palazzo Lante, Villa Pamphili, Villa Farnesina, etc., but also views on the Villa Albani, Convento San Silvestro, Castel Sant'Angelo, Castel Gandolfo, Villa Barberini, etc. Other drawings include the Holy Family by Andrea del Sarto (then at Palazzo Colonna, now at Palazzo Barberini) and a praying man before an altar.

€ 800 / 1.000