Map of the city of Rome in 1645 by Antonio Tempesta
Map of the city of Rome in 1645 by Antonio Tempesta
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This extraordinary map of the city of Rome, created by Antonio Tempesta, offers an aerial view of the capital from a northwestern perspective. First printed in 1593 and reissued with modifications in 1645, the map shows Rome in its urban configuration at the end of the 16th century, with an extraordinary wealth of architectural and topographical details. Streets, churches, squares, and monuments emerge with clarity, offering a vivid glimpse of the baroque city in full transformation.
Antonio Tempesta, a Florentine artist active in Rome, was renowned for his skill in combining art and topography. This map is a graphic masterpiece, where every line tells a story of a living and grand Rome. Ideal for collectors, scholars, and lovers of the Eternal City, it is an iconic piece that celebrates the beauty and complexity of Rome of a bygone era.
Feel history under your fingertips
Our reproductions are faithful to the original and printed on fine Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with the characteristic frayed edges that attest to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still produced today according to ancient medieval techniques, in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Amalfi Paper
Thick, porous, with characteristic frayed edges -
Handcrafted Frame
Made of fine wood, hand-assembled -
Museum Glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: artwork printed on precious handmade Amalfi paper with frayed edges
Frame: Light brown, made of handcrafted beech wood and wood pulp
