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Grotta Ferrata, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
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Grotta Ferrata, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC379488 Grotta Ferrata, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by Pietro Fontana (1762-1837); from Recueil des vues au bister dessinees et lavees par Callimachus, Souvenirs d antiquites et curiosites de Rome et des environs, Deblayements et reparations du Pape Pie VII ; Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) Papacy (1800-23) Count Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti; 20 km SE of Rome, the Abbazia di Grottaferrata is enclosed by walls and bastions erected by order of Cardinal Della Rovere in 1483-91; The Basilian abbey was established by St. Nilus in 1004; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23181272
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Battlements Crenellations Fortified Gate
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This print showcases the enchanting Grotta Ferrata, a hidden gem located just 20 km southeast of Rome. The etching with brown wash, created by Agostino Tofanelli in 1833 and engraved by Pietro Fontana, beautifully captures the essence of this fortified Italian abbey. Enclosed within imposing walls and bastions erected between 1483-91 on the orders of Cardinal Della Rovere, Grotta Ferrata exudes an air of mystery and grandeur. Its machicolations, entrance gate, battlements, and crenellations are meticulously depicted in this artwork. The Basilian abbey itself has a rich history dating back to its establishment by St. Nilus in 1004. This sacred place holds countless stories within its ancient walls; it witnessed the Deblayements et reparations du Pape Pie VII during Pope Pius VII's papacy from 1800-23. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's Stapleton Collection, we are transported to a time long gone but not forgotten. The carriage parked at the entrance hints at visitors who have come seeking solace or enlightenment within these hallowed grounds. Tofanelli's masterful artistry brings forth every intricate detail of Grotta Ferrata's architecture while capturing its fortified beauty for eternity. This remarkable engraving serves as a testament to Italy's rich cultural heritage and invites us to explore the wonders that lie beyond well-t
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