Description
A lively 18th-century Venetian scene of the famed human-pyramid “Giuoco di Forze” performed in the Piazzetta San Marco, with the winged-lion column and harbor masts behind the acrobats. Likely engraved by Giuseppe Filosi and published by Giambattista Albrizzi for his Venice guide tradition (Il Forestiero illuminato). Upper-right page number 332 is present, consistent with plates taken from bound editions.
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Italian copper engraving with period hand color, mid-late 18th century
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Subject: Venice Carnival “Giuoco di Forze” (Forze d’Ercole) in the Piazzetta
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Attributed to Filosi; published by Albrizzi (Il Forestiero illuminato)
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Visible image area approx. 3 × 5 in under the mat (sheet size unverified)
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Condition: scattered foxing/toning visible; framed behind older mat; not examined out of frame for margins, plate mark, or mounting
A desirable Carnival subject with period hand color-collected for its vivid view of public festival culture in Venice. Please view all photos to evaluate color, paper, margins, plate mark, and framing. Frame is included as shown as a display courtesy (not guaranteed archival).
