Map of the ancient city of Viterbo by Pietro Bertelli

The map of the ancient city of Viterbo, created by Pietro Bertelli and published in the famous Theatrum Urbium Italicarum in Venice in 1599, offers a detailed and evocative view of this medieval city. The engraving meticulously depicts the fortified city, highlighting its mighty walls and the main gates that regulated access, essential elements for the defense and urban organization of the time. The aerial perspective allows for an appreciation of the architectural ensemble and the strategic position of Viterbo within the surrounding countryside, amidst history and landscape.

The map is embellished with two large coats of arms that enrich the representation, lending heraldic and symbolic value to the view, emphasizing the identity and prestige of the city in the context of the Italian Renaissance. Bertelli's engraving quality, with its precision and sharpness, makes this map a work of art that celebrates Viterbo's political and cultural importance at the end of the 16th century.

Material of unique quality

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