Statue of Pasquino

Representation of the "talking" statue of Pasquino, in the square of the same name.

Etching, printed on contemporary laid paper, with margins, in excellent condition.

Illustration from the Description historique de l'Italie, en forme de dictionnaire (published in 1776): Written by "M. de L.M." a member of the Accademia di San Luca in Rome, it was published in The Hague by the bookseller Pierre Gosse. This richly illustrated work offers a comprehensive overview of Italian cities, monuments, and history.