Europa, Karta - Italien / Lazio / Roma; Jacob von Sandrart - Recentis Romae Ichnographia et Hypsographia - 1661-1680

Jacob von Sandrart's rare and exquisitely engraved view of Rome, one of the finest impressions of the 'Eternal City' made during the great Baroque Era of Art and Architecture.

Recentis Romae Ichnographia et Hypsographia Sive Planta et Faies Ad Magnificentiam Qua Prioribus Annis Urbs Ipsa Directa Exculta et Decorata Est.

Nuremberg / 1679

2-sheet etching/engravings. Overall 26.5 x 34.5 inches; 67 x 86 cm

The map was engraved by Jacob von Sandrart (1630-1708), one of the leading fine art engravers of the 17th Century. Born in Frankfurt-am-Main, he apprenticed under his famous uncle Joachim von Sandrart in Amsterdam. He worked in Danzing and Regensburg, and by 1656 had established himself in Nuremberg, where he remained for the rest of his life. Sandrart was highly productive, as over 400 different engravings from his burin are known to survive, although the high quality of his work never wavered. Along with his maps, he is especially well-known for his portraits. Sandrart was the founder and first director of the Nuremberg Academy of Fine Arts (chartered 1662).

The present map is based on Giovanni Battista Falda's 12-sheet view of Rome, Nuova Pianta et alzata della citta di Roma, first published in 1676.

Condition: Tear where previously attached to stub, this backed (no loss of image); some folds cracked (without loss) with old backing. Minor holes at junction of vertical and horizontal crease. Minor edge wear, one spot with old restoration. Minor ink stain to verso. Please view the images carefully for detailed condition.

This item will be sent folded as issued.