Veduta degli Avanzi dell'Antica Fortezza di S. Martino in Toscana
| Reference: | S40637 |
| Author | Angiolo ANGIOLINI |
| Year: | 1808 |
| Zone: | San Piero a Sieve |
| Printed: | Florence |
| Measures: | 540 x 420 mm |
| Reference: | S40637 |
| Author | Angiolo ANGIOLINI |
| Year: | 1808 |
| Zone: | San Piero a Sieve |
| Printed: | Florence |
| Measures: | 540 x 420 mm |
Description
Etching and aquatint, printed in bistro ink on contemporary paper.
The plate, designed and engraved by Angiolo Angiolini, depicts the Medici fortress of San Martino in San Piero a Sieve; at the bottom is the dedication to Sig.re Ferdinando Malevolti del Benino.
The construction was strongly desired by Cosimo I de Medici to place a bulwark in defense of the family's possessions and the Florentine state, as well as to meet the pressing demands of the local population, tired of the continuous looting perpetuated against them by armies and bands from the north.
In excellent state of preservation. Rare.
Angiolo ANGIOLINI (Attivo a Firenze tra il 1805 e il 1822)
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Angiolo Angiolini was presumably born in Florence, where he attended the Academy of Fine Arts. In 1805, four of his views were exhibited during the annual competition of the Academy. In 1822 he was mentioned among the painters who participated in the decorations of Palazzo Borghese.
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Angiolo ANGIOLINI (Attivo a Firenze tra il 1805 e il 1822)
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Angiolo Angiolini was presumably born in Florence, where he attended the Academy of Fine Arts. In 1805, four of his views were exhibited during the annual competition of the Academy. In 1822 he was mentioned among the painters who participated in the decorations of Palazzo Borghese.
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