Mythology, Ancient World, Ercolano, Herculaneum, Vanni

Engraved by Morgan after Vanni. Copper etching from "Raccolta di Pitture d'Ercolano", a collection of prints which was published between the years 1752 - 1762. A very attractive series, decorative and impressive! The prints were made from frescos and artifactsexcavated in Herculaneum. Attractive hand coloring. Below most images are the words "Palmo Romano" and "Palmo Napolitano" with a measurement shownfor each size of the palm of the hand. This was an antique Italian measurement system Minor signs of age in wide margins.. Crease in upper right margin corner.Light crease to upper right of upper image. Each image size: 8 x 15 cm (3.1 x 5.9") Page size: 43 x 33.5 cm (16.9 x 13.1")