The State of the Church 1620
The State of the Church 1620
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This map depicts the Papal States in the 17th century. It is part of the first edition of the first printed atlas of Italy, titled "Italia," published in Bologna by Sebastiano Bonomi in 1620. The atlas was initially conceived and started by Giovanni Antonio Magini in 1594 and completed posthumously by his son Fabio in 1620. Magini, a renowned cartographer, collaborated with various engravers to complete this monumental work, including the Englishmen Benjamin Wright and the Dutch Arnoldi brothers.
The map shows the political boundaries, main cities, rivers, and mountains of the Papal States. It also includes ornamental details such as ships in the sea and sea creatures, as well as decorative cartouches indicating the title and dedications. The wavy lines represent the sea, following the 'Mercator' style typical of Northern European cartography of the time.
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It is a paper composed exclusively of cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic frayed edges that attest to its artisanal craftsmanship.
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Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with frayed edges
Frame: Light brown, handmade in beech wood and wood pulp
