View of Florence by Matthaeus Merian
View of Florence by Matthaeus Merian
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This 17th-century view of Florence, engraved with the burin by Matthaeus Merian, turns the city into a grand stage, observed from a raised viewpoint that takes in the Arno, the bridges, the walls and the surrounding hills.
The scene, densely packed with detail, presents a compact, orderly Florence in which the Duomo stands out as a visual and symbolic landmark, surrounded by churches, palaces and gardens. The almost cartographic accuracy coexists with a painterly sensibility: the clouds, the distant mountains and the river landscape create a narrative atmosphere, inviting the eye to explore every corner of the city slowly.
Feel history under your fingertips
Our reproductions are extremely faithful to the original and printed on fine Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibres, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with the characteristic deckled edges that bear witness to its handcrafted making.
It is still made today using ancient medieval techniques, in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of the finest quality
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Amalfi paper
Thick, porous, with the characteristic deckled edges -
Handcrafted frame
Made from fine wood, assembled by hand -
Museum glass
The same ultra-glossy glass used in museums
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in)
With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in)
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
