The illustrations on pages 278 and [293] and all other decorations are unsigned. The dedication headpiece is signed as drawn and engraved by Iosef Abbiati.
The work is dedicated by Giul'Anton-Averoldo to Pietro Morosini Capitanio Di Brescia.
Summary Note
The work is a guide to pictures accessible in Brescia, followed by an account of the marbles and inscriptions of Giul'Anton-Averoldo.
The illustration on p.278 shows an ancient bas-relief; that on p.[293] shows a Romanesque inscription. The book is further decorated with headpieces, tailpieces, initials and title-page vignette.
Reproductions
An anastatic reprint has been published by Arnaldo Forni Editore (ISBN 88-271-1623-0).
Provenance
The front pastedown is inscribed in ink, 'EGoddard'.
Copy Note
The front loose endpaper is inscribed on its verso with a quotation from Cicognara, first in ink, then in pencil.
Binding Note
18th-century white vellum; brown morocco spine-label lettered 'Pitture Scelte Di Brescia'.
Subject
Paintings - Sculpture - Inscriptions - Churches - Public buildings - Italy - Lombardy - Brescia - History
Art history - Guidebooks - Catalogues - Reference books - Italy - 18th century