The map of the ancient city of Caiazzo, known in antiquity as Calatia, made by Pietro Bertelli and published in the famousTheatrum Urbium Italicarumin Venice in 1599, offers a richly detailed view of this fortified town. The engraving shows the town with its mighty defensive walls, clearly emphasised to underline its strategic and military role. The surrounding hills are carefully depicted, setting Caiazzo in its natural landscape and suggesting its commanding position in an area of great historical and geographical interest.
Enriched by a heraldic coat of arms, the map affirms the identity and prestige of Caiazzo among the Italian towns of the 16th century. Bertelli's engraving quality, marked by sharpness and precision of detail, makes this map not only an important historical document but also a work of art of great value. The overall image, with its elevated perspective, conveys the urban layout and the relationship between the fortified town and its natural setting, offering a fascinating visual record of Renaissance Caiazzo.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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