16th-century map of Europe
16th-century map of Europe
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SKU:TR313358063
The frescoed map in the Sala del Mappamondo (Room of the World Map) of Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola (Lazio) is a large wall planisphere created around 1574-75, attributed to Giovanni de’ Vecchi and his workshop. It depicts Europe according to late Renaissance geographical knowledge, with toponyms in Latin and a strong emphasis on the Mediterranean regions, the heart of Farnese power. The work, part of a cycle featuring maps of the four continents, celebrates the global political and cultural horizon of the Farnese family, translating information from contemporary nautical charts and geographical texts into updated images. The pictorial rendition, rich in colors and orographic details, combines cartographic precision with Mannerist decorative taste.
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Our reproductions are faithful to the original and printed on precious Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic frayed 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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Amalfi paper
Thick, porous, with typical frayed edges -
Handmade frame
Made of precious wood, hand-assembled -
Museum glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums
Unique Quality Material
Printed on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 30 x 40 cm
With frame: 33 x 43 cm
Material: artwork printed on very precious handmade Amalfi paper with frayed edges
Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood paste
