Etching by Pierre Mortier Map of Bergamo 18th Century

Etching by Pierre Mortier Map of Bergamo 18th Century - Bergamo

Features

Bergamo

Artist: Pierre Mortier (1661-1711)

Artwork title: Acquaforte di Pierre Mortier

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Subject: Maps

Artistic technique: Printing

Technical specification: Etching (Cable Engraving)

Description : Acquaforte di Pierre Mortier

Etching. Table n. XXVII from 'Nouveau theatre d'Italie, ou Description exacte de ses villes, palais, eflises, &c. Et les cartes geographiques de toutes ses provinces'. This work was published in 1704 by Pierre Mortier and included - as the title specifies - descriptions and maps of all the Italian cities, its buildings and provinces. This one depicts the map of Bergamo, Venetian town. In frame. 18th century.

Product Condition:
Very good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. It may have been restored by an expert.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 62
Width: 76
Depth: 3

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 46
Width: 62

Additional Information

Artist: Pierre Mortier (1661-1711)

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Subject: Maps

Artistic technique: Printing

La stampa è un processo per la produzione di testi e immagini, tipicamente mediante l'impiego dell'inchiostro su carta e di una pressa da stampa. Spesso viene svolto come processo industriale su larga scala ed è una parte essenziale dell'editoria.

Technical specification: Etching (Cable Engraving)

Etching (in Latin as aqua fortis) was once used to describe the nitric acid, also called stain. Today it refers to a type of printing and the way to produce it. The etching technique was known since ancient times and was used for engraving decorations on weapons. Some of the first to use it for fine art prints have been Albrecht Dürer in Germany and Parmigianino in Italy.