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Malvasia, Carlo Cesare, conte, 1616-1693 · 1755 · In Bologna : Nella Stamperia del Longhi · 7 pictures

Carlo Cesare Malvasia's guide to the paintings of Bologna, reissued in 1755 by the Stamperia del Longhi for visitors and collectors touring the city's churches and palaces. The plates here are small letterpress ornaments: rococo cartouches with candles and swagged drapery, scrolling acanthus tailpieces, a flower basket, and symmetrical strapwork suited to headers, dividers and small black-and-white spot art.

Painting · Sculpture · Architecture

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