Italy - Tuscany:/ Siena/ Radicofani; Friedrich Bernhard Werner (1690–1776) - "RADICOFANI" / "RADICOFAN" - 1721-1750
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One copper-engraved view by Friedrich Bernhard Werner (1690–1776), titled RADICOFANI, depicting the town and the famous Radicofani Fortress in Toscana near Siena, Italy, non-coloured, 205 × 295 mm, with a bird’s-eye perspective and bilingual Latin and German captions, in good condition.
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Splendid and rare copper engraving (etching) from the 18th century, depicting a suggestive and expansive bird's-eye view of the hamlet and the famous Fortezza di Radicofani, located in the province of Siena, along the historical route of the Via Francigena.
The work stands out for its very high level of topographic detail and the liveliness of the genre scenes in the foreground, which show wayfarers, horsemen, and peasants at work on the Tuscan hills. The view is enriched by elegant Baroque cartouches supported by winged putti, containing a numbered explanatory legend and bilingual descriptive texts (Latin and German).
In generally good condition considering its age. Sharp impression and well-inked. Laid contemporaneous paper with original thickness."
Splendid and rare copper engraving (etching) from the 18th century, depicting a suggestive and expansive bird's-eye view of the hamlet and the famous Fortezza di Radicofani, located in the province of Siena, along the historical route of the Via Francigena.
The work stands out for its very high level of topographic detail and the liveliness of the genre scenes in the foreground, which show wayfarers, horsemen, and peasants at work on the Tuscan hills. The view is enriched by elegant Baroque cartouches supported by winged putti, containing a numbered explanatory legend and bilingual descriptive texts (Latin and German).
In generally good condition considering its age. Sharp impression and well-inked. Laid contemporaneous paper with original thickness."
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Tuscany:/ Siena/ Radicofani
Map maker/publisher
Friedrich Bernhard Werner (1690–1776)
Map/book title
"RADICOFANI" / "RADICOFAN"
Period
1721-1750
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Perspective views of cities, towns, and fortresses of Europe.
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
205 mm
Width
295 mm
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