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© Bruce M. White, 2008.
The Garden of the Hesperides, Frontispiece from "The Gardens of Rome," after G.B. Manetti
© Bruce M. White, 2008.
© Bruce M. White, 2008.
© Bruce M. White, 2008.
ClassificationsWorks of Art on Paper
Artist (Flemish, 1651 - 1725)
Publisher (Italian, 1627 - 1691)

The Garden of the Hesperides, Frontispiece from "The Gardens of Rome," after G.B. Manetti

DateFirst published 1677, MCCM edition published ca. 1688
MediumEtching
Credit LineArt History Department Fund
Dimensions12 11/16 x 17 3/8 in. (32.2 x 44.1 cm)
Object number1996.002 B
Exhibition HistoryThe Art of Collecting: Recent Acquisitions at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Michael C. Carlos Museum, November 8, 1997 - January 4, 1998
Gardens of Rome, Michael C. Carlos Musuem, February 14 - May 17, 1998
ProvenanceEx coll. Rudolf Wittkower (1901-1971), Europe and United States. Purchased for MCCM by Emory University Art History Department from Peter Kraus [Ursus Books Limited], New York, New York.
InscribedLL: GLI ESPERIDI ROMANI; below that: G.G. De Rossi's address and the privilege; LR: G.B. Manetti'e name; extreme LR: van Westerhout's name; on pedestal to right is dedication to Livio Odescalchi
Status
Not on view
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© Bruce M. White, 2008.
Title Page from "The Gardens of Rome"
Arnold van Westerhout
First published 1677, MCCM edition published ca. 1688
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Plan of the Papal Garden on the Quirinale from "The Gardens of Rome"
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Plan of the Garden of the Duke of Parma from "The Gardens of Rome"
Giovanni Battista Falda
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The Papal Garden on the Quirinale from "The Gardens of Rome"
Giovanni Battista Falda
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Simone Felice Delino
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Simone Felice Delino
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Simone Felice Delino
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Simone Felice Delino
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Simone Felice Delino
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Belvedere Gardens
Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla
1579
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View of the Garden of Prince Ludovisi
Giovanni Battista Falda
First published 1677, MCCM edition published ca. 1688