View of the Tavern of Pompeii with the Priapus Shop Sign, from Antiquites de Pompeia by G.B. Piranesi, engraved by Francesco Piranesi 1758-1810 1804

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"View of the Tavern of Pompeii with the Priapus Shop Sign" is a notable engraving from the collection "Antiquités de Pompeia" by the esteemed Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778). This work was engraved by his son, Francesco Piranesi (1758–1810), and was published posthumously in 1804. The engraving is part of a larger body of work that documents the ruins of Pompeii, which were being excavated during the 18th century and captured the imagination of the European public.

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, renowned for his etchings of Rome and its antiquities, embarked on a project to document the newly unearthed city of Pompeii, providing detailed views of the ancient Roman town that had been buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The "View of the Tavern of Pompeii with the Priapus Shop Sign" is particularly significant as it depicts a slice of daily life in Pompeii, showcasing the commercial aspect of the city with a focus on a tavern, which was a central hub of social activity in Roman urban life.

The engraving features the façade of a Pompeian tavern, complete with a shop sign that bears the image of Priapus, a god of fertility, gardens, and male genitalia, who was commonly invoked for good fortune and to ward off evil. This sign is emblematic of the frankness with which sexual imagery was displayed in Roman public and private spaces. The detailed illustration provides valuable insights into Roman commercial architecture, urban planning, and social customs.

As part of Piranesi's larger oeuvre, this work contributes to the understanding of classical antiquity and had a profound impact on the neoclassical movement in art and architecture. The "Antiquités de Pompeia" series, and particularly the "View of the Tavern of Pompeii with the Priapus Shop Sign," remains a significant historical record and a testament to the Piranesi family's dedication to the study and preservation of ancient Roman culture.

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