Terms and conditions of use
The man on the rack
(mid 1760s-early 1770s)
plate II from the Carceri d'Invenzioni (Imaginary prisons) series (1761- late 1770s), 2nd edition published by G. B. Piranesi, Rome
Medium
etching and engraving
Measurements
56.2 × 41.7 cm (plate) 80.0 × 56.2 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Robison 43 iv/vi
Edition
3rd issue
Inscription
inscribed in plate l.r.: Piranesi F.
inscribed in plate below image: Presso l'autore a Strada Felice vicino alla Trinita de Monli. Foglio Sedice, al prezzo di paol. venti.
inscribed in plate u.r.: II
Accession Number
1150.2-3
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
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Subjects (general)
Architecture Law, Civics and Protest Violence
Subjects (specific)
imaginary views imprisonment prisoners prisons (buildings) racks (corporal punishment equipment) stonework torturing