Giovanni Battista Falda, Colosseum and Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, 1704
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Giovanni Battista Falda, Colosseum and Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, 1704
Giovanni Battista Falda, an Italian engraver, created a stunning engraving of the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica in 1704. The engraving captures the grandeur and beauty of two of Rome's most iconic landmarks.
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is a massive oval-shaped arena that was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles. It is one of the most famous landmarks in Rome and attracts millions of visitors each year. In Falda's engraving, the Colosseum is shown in all its grandeur, with its many arches and columns on full display.
St. Peter's Basilica, located in Vatican City, is one of the most important churches in the world and is considered one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture. In Falda's engraving, the Basilica is depicted in great detail, with its majestic dome and ornate façade clearly visible.
The engraving also shows the surrounding buildings and streets of Rome, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the city in the 18th century. The level of detail and intricacy in the engraving is truly impressive, with every building, column, and statue rendered with precision and accuracy.
Overall, Falda's engraving of the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica is a remarkable work of art that captures the beauty and grandeur of two of Rome's most iconic landmarks. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Rome and the rich cultural heritage of the city.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.
* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.
The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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