Sevres service iconographique plate Platon

Sevres Service Iconographique 30 Plate Platon

After the engraving from Philosophers section of “Iconographie grecque” (Pl.18) by Ennio Quirino Visconti published in 1808 in Paris. Visconti (1751-1818) was an Italian antiquarian and art historian, papal Prefect of Antiquities, and an expert on ancient Roman sculpture. Published by order of Napoleon copies of this three volume work were given out as gifts.

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