The Map of the ancient city of Trento, engraved by Pietro Bertelli and included in the first edition of the famousTheatrum Urbium Italicarumpublished in Venice in 1599, offers a detailed and accurate view of this fascinating Alpine city. The engraving shows Trento surrounded by sturdy fortified walls that underline 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 in the 16th century. A richly decorated coat of arms completes the composition, symbolising the historical identity and prestige of Trento.
Bertelli's work stands out for the precision and care with which architectural and landscape details are rendered, creating a vivid, evocative picture that takes the viewer back in time. This map also highlights Trento's charm as an important urban centre in the Italian Alps, making it a precious treasure for collectors, historians and lovers of historical cartography.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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