[T.p.] - Al Pubblico (by Filippo Hackert) - [Text]; [colophon].
Responsibility Note
Hackert in his address 'Al Pubblico' does not name the compiler of the Memorie.
Provenance
The title-page is inscribed in ink, 'R.N. Wornum 1842'. The front pastedown carries the (early 19th-century?) armorial book-plate of Richard Davenport.
Copy Note
The title-page is inscribed in ink, 'Naples 1792'. The title-page verso is inscribed in ink with an alphabetic list of the painters described in the text. There are marginal annotations in ink on pp. 13-19 (life of Antonello da Messina).
Binding Note
Contemporary half red morocco, marbled-papered boards; spine lettered 'Hackert Memorie De Pittori Messines', 'R.A.', and 'Naples 1792'.
Subject
Painting - Artists - Painters - Italy - Sicily - Messina - History
Art history - Biography - Reference books - Italy - Naples - 18th century