Italy - Calabria / Paola - Cosenza; Pierre Mortier (Amsterdam, 1661-1711). - l'Hermitage et Solitude de St. Francois de Paule. S. P. FRANCISCI DE PAVLA EREMVS et SOLITVDO. - 1721-1750
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Rare prospect view of the Hermitage and Sanctuary of St. Francis de Paola in Calabria, Paola, by Pierre Mortier (Amsterdam, 1661-1711), copperplate incision, uncoloured, with the title l'Hermitage et Solitude de St. Francois de Pavla Eremus et Solitvdo, from Nouveau Théâtre de l'Italie; 430 × 535 mm; good condition with a small tear at the upper outer margin and light foxing, central fold intact.
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A very rare and fascinating perspective view of the Hermitage and Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola located in Calabria. The work is scenographically divided into three narrative and geographical levels of extraordinary execution refinement:
1. The mountain summit: It shows the complex architecture of the convent and the original hermitage perched on the rock, with walkways, bridges and the natural gorges of the torrent.
2. The valley and the coast: In the lower part a detailed map of the coastal town of Paola with its shoreline and a historical vessel in navigation ("Portus maris").
3. The divine apparition: In the lower right corner, breaking through the clouds in a triumph of circular light, appears the revered figure of Saint Francis of Paola in monastic robes.
Excellent. The drawing features a sharp, clean ink rendering, with excellent contrast in the blacks. The central editorial fold is sound.
A missing/tear is noted on the upper outer corner of the white margin (as shown in the detail photo), which does not touch the plate edge or the incised surface at all. There are slight signs of foxing.
A very rare and fascinating perspective view of the Hermitage and Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola located in Calabria. The work is scenographically divided into three narrative and geographical levels of extraordinary execution refinement:
1. The mountain summit: It shows the complex architecture of the convent and the original hermitage perched on the rock, with walkways, bridges and the natural gorges of the torrent.
2. The valley and the coast: In the lower part a detailed map of the coastal town of Paola with its shoreline and a historical vessel in navigation ("Portus maris").
3. The divine apparition: In the lower right corner, breaking through the clouds in a triumph of circular light, appears the revered figure of Saint Francis of Paola in monastic robes.
Excellent. The drawing features a sharp, clean ink rendering, with excellent contrast in the blacks. The central editorial fold is sound.
A missing/tear is noted on the upper outer corner of the white margin (as shown in the detail photo), which does not touch the plate edge or the incised surface at all. There are slight signs of foxing.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Calabria / Paola - Cosenza
Map maker/publisher
Pierre Mortier (Amsterdam, 1661-1711).
Map/book title
l'Hermitage et Solitude de St. Francois de Paule. S. P. FRANCISCI DE PAVLA EREMVS et SOLITVDO.
Period
1721-1750
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
New Theatre of Italy
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
430 mm
Width
535 mm
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