The Road to Ancient Rome (1704)
The Road to Ancient Rome (1704)
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A finely crafted view of the approach to Ancient Rome, engraved by Francois Halma in Amsterdam, offers a detailed and vivid representation of the Roman road outside the city and its surrounding streets. The image shows a bustling scene, with people, horses, and carriages traveling along the road and through the city. Temples, a triumphal arch, an aqueduct, a bridge over the Tiber River, and the Mediterranean Sea in the distance are visible.
One of Rome's distinctive features depicted on the map is its extensive road network. Built on the foundations of the ancient Roman Empire, many of the original roads were still in use in the 18th century. The map showcases the style and engineering characteristics of Roman roads, with monuments and major buildings of Ancient Rome visible on the horizon, beyond the city's fortified walls.
Feel history at your fingertips
Our reproductions are extremely faithful to the original and printed on precious Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with the characteristic deckled edges that testify to its handcrafted production.
It is still made today using ancient medieval techniques in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Amalfi Paper
Thick, porous, with typical deckled edges -
Handcrafted Frame
Made of precious wood, hand-assembled -
Museum Glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi Paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: print on very high quality handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown, made of beech wood and handmade wood pulp
