Francesco Bartolozzi
The Destruction of Troy. Illustration or frontispiece from Virgil's Aeneid illustrated by Zocchi
About this artwork
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artist:
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title:The Destruction of Troy. Illustration or frontispiece from Virgil's Aeneid illustrated by Zocchi
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date created:1760s
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after:Giuseppe Zocchi (1711 - 1767)
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materials:Engraving on paper
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measurements:Platemark: 6.00 x 20.00 cm
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credit line:Purchased by the Patrons of the National Galleries of Scotland 2005
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accession number:P 3107
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Francesco Bartolozzi
Francesco Bartolozzi
Bartolozzi was an extremely successful engraver, both in Italy and in England. Born in Florence, he did not follow his father’s career path as a gold and silver-smith - instead his artistic flair saw him study painting with Ignazio Hugford and Giovanni Domenico Ferretti. Three years later...