Profile of the city of Rome (1700)
Profile of the city of Rome (1700)
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A fascinating copper engraving showing a view of Rome from outside its walls, made by Pierre Aveline, one of the best European engravers of 18th-century city views.
The engraving captures all the city's most interesting sights, with St. Peter's Cathedral towering impressively over the rest of Rome. Many other churches and castles are also depicted. The surrounding countryside extends outside the city walls, populated by merchants and nobles traveling to the Eternal City.
Aveline's work not only highlights Rome's architectural magnificence but also captures the vitality of 18th-century daily life. The details of the lively countryside, with merchants and nobles on the move, offer an authentic glimpse into the social and economic dynamics of the era. The engraving thus represents a valuable visual testimony.
Feel history at your fingertips
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 deckled edges that testify to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still made today according to ancient medieval techniques in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Amalfi paper
Thick, porous, with typical deckled edges -
Handcrafted frame
Made of precious wood, hand-assembled -
Museum glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums
Material of unique quality
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 deckled edges
Frame: Light brown, handmade from beech wood and wood pulp
