Map of the ancient city of Siena by Pietro Bertelli

The map of the ancient city of Siena, created by Pietro Bertelli and included in the famous Theatrum Urbium Italicarum first published in Venice in 1599, offers a detailed and evocative view of this historic Tuscan city. The engraving shows Siena from above, allowing one to appreciate its urban form and, above all, the imposing defensive system made up of robust fortified walls. The main entrance gates to the city are clearly indicated: Santo Viene, Ovile, Camollia, Fonte Branda, Saterino, San Marco, Tusi, and Romana, elements that highlight the control of access and the city's Renaissance defensive structure.

This figurative representation of Siena is one of the earliest historical views available and attests to the strategic, architectural, and cultural importance of the city in the late 16th century. The attention to detail, both in the delineation of the walls and gates and in the harmonious composition of the city, reflects Bertelli's engraving mastery and enhances the entire urban context within its historical environment. The map is a fascinating Renaissance testimony to Sienese identity.

Unique quality material

Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: Artwork printed on very high quality handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown, made of beech wood and handmade wood pulp