Italy - Rome; Peter Schenk the Younger - Rome / Roma - 18th century
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18th-century hand-coloured copper engraving by Peter Schenk the Younger, depicting Rome within the Aurelian walls and accompanied by an index of 116 notable buildings.
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"Roma" provides a detailed plan of the city of Rome within its Aurelian walls, with the Vatican, the Tiber, the Colosseum, and the great villas, framed by baroque vignettes of putti, the personification of Roma with the She-Wolf, and the Porta del Popolo. Accompanied by a numbered index of 116 notable buildings, the work reflects the geographic understanding and engraving standards of the era.
Peter Schenk the Younger was a Dutch engraver and map publisher active in Amsterdam and Leipzig, celebrated for his finely engraved maps and city plans.
Artist or Maker: Peter Schenk the Younger
Dimensions: Approximately 31 cm x 25 cm.
Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving on paper.
Date: 18th century.
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All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
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We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
"Roma" provides a detailed plan of the city of Rome within its Aurelian walls, with the Vatican, the Tiber, the Colosseum, and the great villas, framed by baroque vignettes of putti, the personification of Roma with the She-Wolf, and the Porta del Popolo. Accompanied by a numbered index of 116 notable buildings, the work reflects the geographic understanding and engraving standards of the era.
Peter Schenk the Younger was a Dutch engraver and map publisher active in Amsterdam and Leipzig, celebrated for his finely engraved maps and city plans.
Artist or Maker: Peter Schenk the Younger
Dimensions: Approximately 31 cm x 25 cm.
Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving on paper.
Date: 18th century.
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Shipping & Combined Purchases:
We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly.
All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch.
We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Peter Schenk the Younger (1693–1775)
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Rome
Map maker/publisher
Peter Schenk the Younger
Designer/artist/maker
Peter Schenk the Younger
Map/book title
Rome / Roma
Period
18th century
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Hand-colored Map
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
31 cm
Width
25 cm
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