Prima Parte Di Architettura Collection

Stairways adorned by magnificient architecture... (Gruppo di Scale ornato di magnifica Architettura...), ca. 1750

Imaginery ancient temple designed in the style of those built in honor of the Goddess Vesta... (Tempio antico inventato e disegnato alla maniera di quelli che si fabbricavano in onore della Dea)

Plate 6: Ruins of an ancient tomb in front of ruins of an ancient aqueduct; above the arches of the latter is the channel which conveyed the water to Rome

Plate 3: Ancient mausoleum erected for the ashes of a Roman emperor (Mausoleo antico eretto per le ceneri d un imperadore romano)

Plate 10: The ancient Capitol ascended by approximately one hundred steps [...] (Campidoglio antico a cui si ascendeva per circa cento gradini [...])

Plate 9: Colonnaded hall according to the custom of the ancient Romans, and niches adorned witn statues (Sala all uso degli antichi Romani con colonne, e nicchie ornate di statue)

Plate 7: Ancient altar on which sacrifices were performed in antiquity, surrounded by other ruins (Ara antica sopra la quale si facevano anticamente i sagrifizi, con altre ruine all intorno)

View of a courtyard with a loggia, fountains, statues, and other ornaments (Prospetto d un regio Cortile nel cui mezzo vi sta una Loggia...), ca. 1750

Colonnaded hall according to the custom of the ancient Romans, and niches adorned with statues (Sala all uso degli antichi Romani con Colonne, e nicchie ornate di Statue), ca. 1750

The ancient Capitol ascended by approximately one hundred steps... (Campidoglio antico a cui si ascendeva per circa cento gradini...), ca. 1750

Remains of ancient buldings among which stands the sepulchral urn of Marcus Agrippa made entirely of porphyry, which serves today as the Tomb of Clement XII

Ancient Altar on which sacrifices were performed in antiquity, surrounded by other ruins (Ara antica sopra la quale si facevano anticamente i sagrifizi, con altre ruine all intorno), ca. 1750

Ruins of an ancient tomb in front of ruins of an ancient aqueduct (Ruine di Sepolcro antico posto dinanzi ad altre ruine d un Aquedotto), ca. 1750

Ancient Roman forum surrounded by porticoes, with loggias, some of which communicate with the Imperial Palace and others with the prisons...(Foro antico romano circondata da portici, con logge)

Vestibule of an ancient temple... (Vestibolo d antico Tempio... ), ca. 1743-50
Vestibule of an ancient temple... (Vestibolo d antico Tempio...), ca. 1743-50

Group of columns which support two arches of a great courtyard... (Gruppo di Colonne, che regge due archi d un grande Cortile... ), ca. 1750

Ancient mausoleum erected for the ashes of a Roman Emperor (Mausoleo antico eretto per le ceneri d un Imperadore Romano), ca. 1750

Camera sepolcrale inventata e disegnata conforme al costume, e all antica magnificenza degl Imperatori Romani... (Imaginary sepulcral chamber designed according to the fashion)

Frontispiece: Prima Parte di Architetture, e Prospettive, Rome, ca. 1750

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"Exploring the Prima Parte di Architettura: A Journey through Ancient Marvels" Step into a world of grandeur and magnificence as you enter the Gruppo di Scale, adorned with breathtaking architecture. Each step leads you closer to an imaginery ancient temple, designed in honor of the Goddess herself. Plate 6 reveals the ruins of an ancient tomb standing proudly before the remnants of an ancient aqueduct, reminding us of a glorious past. Plate 3 unveils an awe-inspiring mausoleum erected for a Roman emperor's ashes, showcasing their eternal legacy. Ascending approximately one hundred steps, Plate 10 introduces us to the majestic ancient Capitol, while Plate 9 presents a colonnaded hall that echoes with customs from Rome's golden era. Intriguingly preserved on Plate 7 is an ancient altar where sacrifices were once performed in antiquity; its surroundings whisper tales lost in time. As we wander through courtyards filled with loggias, fountains, statues, and ornamental treasures (Prospetto), our imagination soars. The Colonnaded hall depicted in this collection pays homage to Roman traditions while niches adorned with intricate details transport us back centuries. The Campidoglio ant stands tall as we ascend its one hundred steps once more - a testament to enduring greatness. Amongst remains of ancient buildings lies Marcus Agrippa's sepulchral urn - a poignant reminder of history's illustrious figures. And finally, surrounded by other ruins on Plate 7 stands the Ancient Altar where sacrifices were offered long ago - witness to forgotten rituals. Join us on this captivating journey through architectural wonders captured within Prima Parte di Architettura.