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Cesare Merlini’s Pianta della Città di Firenze (1818) is a beautifully detailed and meticulously crafted map of Florence, Italy, offering a snapshot of the city during the early 19th century. Created with precision and artistry, the map reflects Florence's historical significance, architectural splendor, and urban development during this period of post-Renaissance refinement.
The map presents a comprehensive plan of Florence, showcasing its intricate street network, grand piazzas, and celebrated landmarks. Central to the composition is the Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), with its iconic dome by Filippo Brunelleschi standing as a focal point of the cityscape. Other notable landmarks, such as the Palazzo Vecchio, Basilica of Santa Croce, and the Uffizi Gallery, are clearly marked, demonstrating Merlini’s attention to detail and his emphasis on Florence’s cultural and historical identity.
The Arno River flows prominently through the city, with its famous bridges, including the Ponte Vecchio, adding to the map’s charm and historical accuracy. The surrounding city walls and gates are meticulously depicted, reflecting Florence’s medieval origins and its evolution into a vibrant urban center.
Merlini’s map is adorned with elegant flourishes, including an ornate title cartouche, compass rose, and possibly a legend to aid navigation. The design balances scientific accuracy with artistic embellishment, characteristic of 19th-century cartographic works.
Beyond its utility as a guide, Pianta della Città di Firenze captures the essence of Florence during a time of cultural pride and renewal. It serves as a valuable historical artifact, providing insights into the city’s layout, landmarks, and architectural achievements. Today, it is cherished by historians, collectors, and admirers of Florence for its ability to connect viewers to the enduring beauty and significance of this iconic 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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