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Ancient view of Florence, 1640

SKU:  194865

Ancient view of Florence, 1640

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Matthäus Merian’s Florentia (1640) is a stunning bird’s-eye view of Florence, Italy, capturing the Renaissance city’s grandeur and architectural splendor during the 17th century. As one of the most celebrated engravers and publishers of his time, Merian combined artistic mastery with meticulous attention to detail, creating a map that serves as both a historical document and a work of art.

The engraving offers a panoramic perspective of Florence, meticulously illustrating its intricate street layout, iconic landmarks, and surrounding Tuscan landscape. Dominating the composition is the magnificent dome of the Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, a hallmark of Renaissance engineering. Other prominent landmarks, such as the Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce, are clearly rendered, showcasing the city’s rich architectural heritage.

Merian’s depiction highlights Florence’s strategic position along the Arno River, with bridges connecting the bustling city quarters. The fortifications encircling the city are also carefully detailed, reflecting Florence’s importance as a cultural and political center in Italy. Beyond the city walls, the rolling hills of Tuscany, dotted with villas, olive groves, and vineyards, emphasize the harmonious relationship between the urban and natural environments.

The map is enriched with decorative elements, including an ornate title cartouche, compass rose, and coats of arms, underscoring Florence’s historical significance and prestige. The engraving also features small vignettes of daily life, such as figures in traditional dress or boats navigating the river, adding a dynamic, human element to the composition.

Merian’s Florentia is a testament to Florence’s enduring legacy as a cradle of art, culture, and innovation. Today, it is treasured by historians, art collectors, and admirers of cartographic artistry for its ability to capture the spirit and elegance of this iconic Renaissance city.

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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

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

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

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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