Desseine, Illustration of the Tiber River in Rome, Italy, 1704, Print

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Antique print titled 'Insulae Tiberinae et Pontis Senatorii Vestigia'. This original antique print shows a view of the Tiber River … Read more Antique print titled 'Insulae Tiberinae et Pontis Senatorii Vestigia'. This original antique print shows a view of the Tiber River in Rome with the Bridge 'Ponte dei Senatori'. Above more images of Rome. Originates from 'Beschryving van Oud en Nieuw Rome. Verdeelt in drie Deelen. In 't Fransch beschreven door den Heer Francois Desseine. En in 't Nederduitsch vertaalt.', by Francois Desseine and published by Francois Halma in 1704, first published in French in 1690. Copies of this work are rarely complete as the maps and engravings are of high quality matching the work of Piranesi. Artists and Engravers: Jan Goeree (1670-1731) was a Dutch engraver and poet. He was the son of the Middelburg bookseller Willem Goeree. Born in Middelburg, but soon they moved to Amsterdam. Initially he focussed on painting, assumably a student of Gerard de Lairesse. But he is best known for his engraving skills, depicting mosttly emblematic and historic scenes. In 1705 he was commisioned by the Mayor of Amsterdam to design the drawings for the ceiling paintings for the grand hall of the old city hall, which were then painted byJ. Hoogzaat and G. Rademaker. Condition: Good, given age. Small brown spot right part of lower image. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1704 Overall size: 49.3 x 39 cm. Image size: 45.2 x 34.4 cm. Whilst cartography holds a special place in our collection, we also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. We offer a wide range of authentic antique prints for any budget. See less