Grotteschi. Pair of prints

GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1720-1778)

Pair of prints from the Grotteschi series, published in Rome, 1744-1747.

Etching on laid paper with fleur-de-lis watermark.

Cut within the print or stamp, but without affecting the image. Brilliant print.

Ref.: Taschen, 105; Focillon, 20; Wilton-Ely, 21.