Félix Benoist

(Saumur, 1818 - Nantes, 1896)

a) Ancient Rome. Title page. Arch of Constantine, in an ebonized frame, cm 57.5x42. b) Piazza and Colonna Traiana with the Churches of S. Maria di Loreto and the SS Name of Maria. c) Foro Romano d) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Side view with Colonnata taken from Monte Gianicolo. e) Arch of Giano Quadrifronte and Church of S. GIorgio nel Velabro. Five lithographs within natural wood frames, 42.5x57.5 cm. Extracted from the work "Rome dans sa Grandeur" a beautiful and comprehensive collection on the Rome of the Popes by Felix and Philippe Benoist. Felix Benoist (Samur 1818 - Nantes 1896) and Philippe Benoist (Geneva 1813 -)