Map of the ancient city of Cremona by Pietro Bertelli
Map of the ancient city of Cremona by Pietro Bertelli
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Pietro Bertelli's "Map of the Ancient City of Cremona," first published in 1599 in the renowned "Theatrum Urbium Italicarum" in Venice, offers a charming and detailed Renaissance view of Cremona. The map accurately depicts the city's structure, highlighting its monumental gates and fortified walls surrounding the settlement, elements that underscore its strategic importance and the defensive strength typical of cities of that era.
The composition is enriched by two large decorative coats of arms that frame the representation, giving the map a significant artistic and symbolic character. These coats of arms emphasize Cremona's historical and cultural dignity and attest to Pietro Bertelli's cartographic and artistic skill, making this engraving a precious document for enthusiasts of history, cartography, and Renaissance urban heritage.
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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 deckled edges that attest to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still made today using ancient medieval techniques in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Handmade Amalfi paper
Thick, porous, with typical deckled edges -
Handmade frame
Made of fine 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: artwork printed on highly prized handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp
