Altar
(after the antique)

Edition of 6 numbered copies
Dimensions: 90cm x 74cm


From a print in:
Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati ed incisi dal Cav. Gio. Batt. Piranesi, Rome 1778
Wilton-Ely 916 and 917


The legs and support were modelled by Angel Jorquera (Factum Arte)
and Taiche Diaz

The vase was digitally modelled using Z Brush by Adam Lowe with voxel Studios, Madrid

The legs, central column and base were cast in bronze by Fademesa Madrid and finished with various patinas.

3D realisation of the vase was made using a stereolithographic printer by Materialise Leuven.

It is Cast in a Porphry Scagliola by Sebastian Beyro (Factum Arte) and polished and finished by hand by Sebastian Beyro and Silvia Rosende.

Numbered 1 to 6 in roman numerals and stamped with Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Factum Arte and a specially designed ‘Piranesi’ stamp.


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