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Iconografica Rappresentatione della Inclita Città di Venezia (Iconongraphic Representation of the Illustrious City of Venice)

Sebastiano Ricci, Lodovico Ughi, Giovanni Antonio Faldoni for the map, with Francesco Zucchi (mostly after Luca Carlevariis) for the views

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a map of Venice. The map shows the layout of the city with canals, streets, and buildings. It has a dedication to the city's rule at the top, a compass rose, and decorative border elements. The central map is surrounded by vignettes of various views or iconic buildings in Venice. A cartouche with allegorical figures is at the top right, and detailed explanations are at the bottom. The drawing is monochromatic, suggesting it is an etching or engraving, possibly from the 17th or 18th century.

Artwork Details

Date
1729
Medium
etching and engraving on twenty joined sheets of laid paper
Dimensions
7180 × 5226 px
Public Domain
Yes
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