A map of modern Rome, with a view of St. Peter's basilica, Italy

People:

Christoph Weigel (engraver (printmaker))

Title:

A map of modern Rome, with a view of St. Peter's basilica, Italy

Date:

1719

Form:
maps
works of art

Quantity / Object type:
1 print(s)

Stage and Purpose:

veduta

Technique and media:

Etching with some engraving and watercolour (yellow)

Dimensions:

sheet: 34.5 x 41.0 cm

Reference number:

DR1984:1438

Method of Projection:

perspective drawing
plan (drawing)

Point of View:

bird's-eye view

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

Included in J.D. Köhler, Schul- und Reise-Atlas (Nürnberg, 1719).

Inscription:

inscribed - (dedication to Clement XI, centreright), ROMAE/VETERIS AC NOVAE/COLLATIO TOPOGRAPHICA/PER/IO. BAPTISTAMFALDAM./Recusa/a/ Christophoro Weigelio Norimb./HORATIVS/Possis nihil VrbeRoma/Visere majus. (lower right, in plaque)

Location:

Rome; Italy;

Subject:

architecture
topographic

Subject Descriptive Terms:

basilica

Credit line:
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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