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Nuova pianta et alzata della città di Roma con tutte le strade piazze et edificii de tempii.
Author: Falda
Year/Period: 1676
| Size: | Inches: | 59 x 58 |
| CM: | 151 X 148 |
Price: $1,899.99
SKU: PIA 50
Description:
Giovanni Battista Falda was one of the most prolific Roman designers and engravers.second half of 17th century, known for his careful design and attention to ornamental figures. This map was produced in vertical projection with raising elevation and was considered the predominant map of his time, with detailed legends at the bottom of the map and two artistic cartouches at the top corners. Right in the middle on the lower edge of the map there is an inlet with representations of the nine major churches of Rome.
Engraving Information:
This artistic reproduction of an antique map was made using the same techniques, materials and instruments used for the original. Map is created from a zinc slab that is mounted on a wooden base and printed by hand, a piece at the time, on a press with a limited production size of 20 pieces each time. Map 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 vintage map.Useful Links (provided by Wikipedia):
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