Map of Palermo in the early 1600s by Pietro Bertelli
Map of Palermo in the early 1600s by Pietro Bertelli
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This exquisite Palermo floor plan, taken from Pietro Bertelli's seminal work, Theatrum Urbium Italicarum, first published in Venice in 1599, offers a detailed and intricate representation of the Sicilian capital in the early 17th century. The map stands out for its bird's-eye perspective, providing a comprehensive and fascinating view of Palermo's urban expansion and its most significant landmarks at that time.
At the end of the 16th century, when Bertelli's work was published, the city was a thriving commercial and cultural center, a true reflection of the architectural and urbanistic progress of the Renaissance. Its strategic maritime location and rich cultural heritage made it a subject of considerable interest to cartographers and historians, and Bertelli's view vividly testifies to Palermo's importance in that historical context.
Feel history under your fingertips
Our reproductions are faithful to the original and printed on precious Amalfi paper.
It is a paper composed exclusively of cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic deckled edges that testify to its handcrafted production.
It is still made today according to ancient medieval techniques, in the workshops of Amalfi.
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Handmade Amalfi Paper
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Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: artwork printed on exquisite handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown, handmade in beech wood and wood pulp
