Ownership inscription of Giovanni Andrea Lorenzani (1637-1712)
"Gio[vanni] A[n]drea? Lorenzani"
Possibly the autograph of Giovanni Andrea Lorenzani (1637-1712), a brass maker, artist, dramatist and poet, who had one of the largest collections of books, medals, and art objects in Rome. He left the most important manuscripts and printed books from his library of 2,848 volumes to his grandson Luigi Vanvitelli. Cf. this article.
Established heading: Lorenzani, Giovanni Andrea, 1637-1712
Penn Libraries call number: IC55 V6672 587f
Ownership inscription of Giovanni Andrea Lorenzani (1637-1712)
"Gio[vanni] A[n]drea? Lorenzani"
Possibly the autograph of Giovanni Andrea Lorenzani (1637-1712), a brass maker, artist, dramatist and poet, who had one of the largest collections of books, medals, and art objects in Rome. He left the most important manuscripts and printed books from his library of 2,848 volumes to his grandson Luigi Vanvitelli. Cf. this article.
Established heading: Lorenzani, Giovanni Andrea, 1637-1712
Penn Libraries call number: IC55 V6672 587f