Bidspirit auction | Luigi Rossini.

Luigi Rossini. - Luigi Rossini (1790-1857) – ”Interior view of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran” – circa 1830. Luigi Rossini (1790-1857) – ”Interior view of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran” – circa 1830 Important etching and burin engraving on paper, work of the architect and engraver Luigi Rossini, considered the spiritual heir of Piranesi for the majesty of his Roman views. The work depicts with extraordinary prospective precision the interior of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, enhancing the monumentality of the naves and the sculptural apparatus of the Borrominian niches. The engraving stands out for its clear line and profound modulation of chiaroscuro, which give a solemn luminosity to the scene. Published in Rome by the author.