Mare Puteolanum, map of ancient Pozzuoli, by Pietro Bertelli

The map "Mare Puteolanum" by Pietro Bertelli, included in the celebrated collection Theatrum Urbium Italicarum first published in Venice in 1599, offers a detailed and evocative view of the Gulf of Pozzuoli. The engraving meticulously depicts the fortified cities overlooking the gulf, the surrounding lakes, and the neighboring roads and settlements, outlining the urban and natural landscape of this important coastal area. The precision in rendering details such as walls, communication routes, and natural elements makes this map a work of great artistic value.

Enriched with a heraldic coat of arms, the map highlights the prestige and identity of the Pozzuoli region within the context of the Italian Renaissance. Through an aerial perspective, Bertelli provides an organic vision of the territory, combining geographical and anthropogenic elements that reflect the commercial and strategic importance of the gulf, the beating heart of an area rich in history and maritime culture. The engraving quality typical of Bertelli's work enhances every detail, making this representation a splendid example of 16th-century artistic cartography.

Unique quality material

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