Map of the ancient city of Bergamo by Pietro Bertelli
Map of the ancient city of Bergamo by Pietro Bertelli
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Pietro Bertelli's "Map of the Ancient City of Bergamo," first published in the renowned "Theatrum Urbium Italicarum" in Venice in 1599, offers a evocative and detailed Renaissance view of Bergamo and two neighboring cities. The engraving precisely depicts the city of Bergamo, highlighting its fortified walls, main gates, and the urban layout characteristic of that historical period. This urban perspective not only illustrates the fortress that characterized the city but also shows the strategic and cultural importance of the entire surrounding territory.
The composition is enriched by a large decorative coat of arms framing the map, lending the work artistic and symbolic value. This detail underscores Bergamo's importance in the historical and geographical context of Lombardy and highlights Pietro Bertelli's cartographic mastery, making this engraving a valuable document for scholars of urban history, ancient cartography, and the cultural heritage of the Italian Renaissance.
Feel history under your fingertips
Our reproductions are faithful to the original and printed on fine Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic frayed edges that testify to its handcrafted production.
It is still made today according to ancient medieval techniques in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Amalfi handmade paper
Thick, porous, with typical frayed edges -
Handcrafted frame
Made of fine wood, hand-assembled -
Museum-quality 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 fine handmade Amalfi paper with frayed edges
Frame: Light brown, handmade beech wood and wood pulp
