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Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Pietro Savorelli, “Zorobabel”, c. 1805, after Michelangelo

Pietro Savorelli (c. 1765–1805)

“Zorobabel”, c. 1805

(Zerubbabel was a prophet and governor of the Persian Province of Judah, credited with laying the foundation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. For more information, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zerubbabel)

Technical Details & Condition:

Engraving on heavy wove paper with full margins, featuring the blind-stamp of the Calcografia Camerale press on the edge of the plate mark at lower right.

This work is the second plate in a series of eight engravings reproducing Michelangelo’s fresco-painted lunettes in the Sistine Chapel ceiling. For a detailed description of this print, see the British Museum’s collection: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1873-1213-270.

The impression is richly inked and well-printed. The large sheet is in near faultless condition, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 54.5 x 72 cm
• Platemark: 39.3 x 52.5 cm
• Image borderline: 34.2 x 48.4 cm

In-Plate Lettering:

• Above border: (centre) “II”
• Within border:
    • (left) “MICHAEL ANGELVS / BONAROTIUS / PINXIT”
    • (centre) “ZOROBABEL”
    • (right) “IN SIXTINO / VATICANO / SACELLO”
• Below border:
    • (centre) “PIO SEPTIMO PONT. OPT. MAX. / Roma Presso la Calcografia Camerale”
    • (right) “Petrus Savorelli del. et sculp. Romae”

Price & Shipping:

AU$283 (approximately US$193.89 / €168.95 / £146.85), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this large, museum-quality engraving, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will be happy to provide a PayPal invoice for a smooth and secure purchase.

This print has been sold