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View of Perugia (Big version)

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View of Perugia (Big version)

Author: J. B. Probst

Year/Period: 1700

Size:Inches:65 x 21
CM:167 x 54

Price: $799.99

SKU: VED 17

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Description:

G.B. Probst (18th century) was an engraver in Augsburg-Austria. He succeeded his father in law, mapmaker and engraver Georg Matthäus Seutter (the Elder, 1687-1757), in running the family business publishing maps and atlases. He is particularly well known for prospective views and panoramas of major Italian cities. Like most such views of cities of the 18th century,  they are characterized by a title decoration with the name of the city that appears written on parchment paper.The representation reveals sharp outlines and masterfully drawn perspective. The legend at the bottom provides precise numerical reference to the major points of interest and monuments

Engraving Information:

This artistic reproduction of a vintage map was made using modern graphic procedures, but obtaining the results found in the antique copperplate engraving technique, as one can easily find out by lightly rubbing his/her finger on the map. This map, which is an exact reproduction of the original antique, is printed on cotton paper panels which are glued and mounted on a cotton cloth background "a stacchi" (slightly separated from each other), in order to allow for folding and easier transport. Finally, map is water-colored by hand making it a truly unique piece, worthy of the original old print.