Map of the ancient city of Trento by Pietro Bertelli

The Map of the ancient city of Trento, engraved by Pietro Bertelli and featured in the first edition of the famous Theatrum Urbium Italicarum published in Venice in 1599, offers a detailed and accurate view of this fascinating Alpine city. The engraving depicts Trento surrounded by robust fortified walls, highlighting its strategic and defensive role, typical of Renaissance cities. Within the walls, the main buildings are clearly distinguishable, with particular attention to their layout and structure, reflecting the urban complexity of the city during the 16th century. A richly decorated coat of arms completes the composition, symbolizing Trento's historical identity and prestige.

Bertelli's work stands out for the precision and care with which architectural and landscape details are rendered, creating a vivid and evocative picture that transports the observer back in time. This map also enhances Trento's charm as a prominent urban center in the Italian Alps, making it a precious treasure for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of historical cartography.

Material of unique quality

Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: work printed on highly prized handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown, handmade from beech wood and wood paste