Large Rome Print – 18th Century – Hand-Colored Engraving – Campidoglio and Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli – Georg Balthasar Probst

Large Rome Print – 18th Century – Hand-Colored Engraving – Campidoglio and Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli – Georg Balthasar Probst An 18th-century (ca. 1760–1790) hand-colored copperplate engraving, issued as a vue d’optique (optical view print), depicting the Roman Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill) with the monumental staircase (Cordonata) leading up to the Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli. To the right rises the Palazzo Senatorio with its bell tower and statues, while the foreground is animated with figures, horse-drawn carriages, and fountains, reflecting the lively grandeur of Rome’s civic center. The print was published in Augsburg by Georg Balthasar Probst (1732–1801), one of the most prominent publishers of architectural and topographical vue d’optique prints in the second half of the 18th century. Designed for viewing through a zograscope, the exaggerated perspective and reversed top inscription are typical of this genre. This sheet belongs to Probst’s celebrated European city views, prized for their vibrant hand-coloring and detailed urban scenes. Condition The print is in poor condition. It shows handling wear and marginal soiling, scattered foxing, a central crease, and edge tears. Some browning appears at the margins, particularly left and top. The coloring remains vivid, with well-preserved architectural detail. Please consult photos for a complete visual reference. Print Details Size: 20.5 × 13.5 in Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Paper: Laid paper Condition: Poor – foxing, browning, marginal tears, and handling wear; unframed Inscriptions (multi-lingual captions, lower margin) Latin: Prospectus Campidoli Romani, cum Scala versus Templ: Araceli French: Vue du Campidole Romaine, avec l’Escalier vers l’Eglise d’Araceli Italian: Veduta del Romano Campidoglio, con Scalinata che và alla Chiesa d’Araceli German: Gesicht des Romanischen Campidolio, nebst der Stiegen so gegen der Araceli Kirchen geht(View of the Roman Capitol, with the steps leading to the Church of Aracoeli) Top (reversed for optical viewing): VUE DU CAMPIDOLE ROMAINE Plate number: 71 Publisher’s privilege: Cum Gratia et Privilegio Sac: Cæs: Majestatis (With the Grace and Privilege of His Imperial Majesty) Publisher: Georg Balthasar Probst, excud. A.V. (Published by Georg Balthasar Probst, Augsburg) Disclaimer I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of this piece to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution. Tags 18thCentury, Campidoglio, 1700sArt, AntiquePrint, Rome, Cordonata, OpticalViewer, HistoricalPrint, ItalyLandscape, ChurchofSantaMaria, PalazzoSenatorio, LargeLandscapePrint Materials:CopperEngraving, LaidPaper, Copperplate, Intaglio, Engraving, Printmaking, HandColored, LandscapePrint, AntiquePaper, CollectorPrint, VintagePrint