Italy - Venice; G. Graevius / P. Van Der Aa - Veduta della Loggetta, in Piazza di S. Marco - 1721-1750
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Veduta della Loggetta, in Piazza di S. Marco, an aquaforte print published by G. Graevius and P. Van Der Aa (1722) depicting Venezia, Italy, hand-coloured later, measuring 27 × 35 cm for the print and 35.5 × 45 cm for the sheet, in excellent condition.
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View of the Loggetta, in St. Mark's Square
View of the Small Portico, in D. Marci Square. Designed by Sansovini.
View of the Petite Galeria, in St. Mark's Square
Title in three languages (Italian, Latin, and French) for this superb view depicting a corner of one of the most famous squares in the world, where the Campanile beloved by Venetians, 'El paron de casa', stands.
The elegant title loggia, designed by Jacopo Sansovino, forms its base, characterized by three large arches and eight columns that frame four statues in niches depicting Minerva, Mercury, Apollo, and Peace, which are topped by three marble reliefs representing Candia (modern-day Crete), Venice, and Cyprus. The upper balustrade, also in marble, is later added and stands at the foot of the simple square brick base that constitutes the bell tower, originally built as an observation tower, thus serving a defensive rather than decorative purpose.
The complex was destroyed in the collapse that occurred in July 1902, and rebuilt, as much as possible, with recovered original materials.
The sheet comes from Georgius Graevius's magnum opus, 'Thesaurus antiquitatum et historiarum Italiae,' Leiden 1704 - 1723, illustrating the entire Italian peninsula, in volume V, part II of the work in 45 volumes, printed by Peter Van Der Aa in 1722.
Joint bifolio with a strap. Etching and drypoint on handmade paper with a double watermark, blank verso, wide margins, sporadic traces of oxidation, splendid inking enhanced by delicate modern pastel and watercolor coloring.
Dimensions: 27x35 cm for the printing mirror, 35.5x45 cm for the sheet.
Seller's Story
I am a restorator and classical philologist, owner of a shop located at Piazza Farnese specializing in ancient cartography: rare maps and views, nautical charts, health permits, curiosities...
Translated by Google TranslateView of the Loggetta, in St. Mark's Square
View of the Small Portico, in D. Marci Square. Designed by Sansovini.
View of the Petite Galeria, in St. Mark's Square
Title in three languages (Italian, Latin, and French) for this superb view depicting a corner of one of the most famous squares in the world, where the Campanile beloved by Venetians, 'El paron de casa', stands.
The elegant title loggia, designed by Jacopo Sansovino, forms its base, characterized by three large arches and eight columns that frame four statues in niches depicting Minerva, Mercury, Apollo, and Peace, which are topped by three marble reliefs representing Candia (modern-day Crete), Venice, and Cyprus. The upper balustrade, also in marble, is later added and stands at the foot of the simple square brick base that constitutes the bell tower, originally built as an observation tower, thus serving a defensive rather than decorative purpose.
The complex was destroyed in the collapse that occurred in July 1902, and rebuilt, as much as possible, with recovered original materials.
The sheet comes from Georgius Graevius's magnum opus, 'Thesaurus antiquitatum et historiarum Italiae,' Leiden 1704 - 1723, illustrating the entire Italian peninsula, in volume V, part II of the work in 45 volumes, printed by Peter Van Der Aa in 1722.
Joint bifolio with a strap. Etching and drypoint on handmade paper with a double watermark, blank verso, wide margins, sporadic traces of oxidation, splendid inking enhanced by delicate modern pastel and watercolor coloring.
Dimensions: 27x35 cm for the printing mirror, 35.5x45 cm for the sheet.
Seller's Story
I am a restorator and classical philologist, owner of a shop located at Piazza Farnese specializing in ancient cartography: rare maps and views, nautical charts, health permits, curiosities...
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Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Venice
Map maker/ publisher
G. Graevius / P. Van Der Aa
Map/ Book title
Veduta della Loggetta, in Piazza di S. Marco
Period
1721-1750
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Etching
Additional Information
1722
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
27 cm
Width
35 cm
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