[Diegniata et Intagliata da Gio. Battista Falda.]
[Rome: Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi 1676, but later.]
Engraved map, one sheet only (of twelve), 17th century watermark. 395 x 505mm (15½ x 19¾") very large margins. Damp stains. Central crease as normal.
Sheet 5 of a 12-sheet map of Rome by Giovanni Battista Falda da Valdugga (1648-78), an architect who drew and engraved views of Rome for the de Rossi family. It takes the form of a bird's-eye view, with buildings shown in perspective. Orientated with north to the left, this section shows the Colosseum, the Forum, Campidoglio, the Palatine Hill and the Baths of Trajan.
[Ref: 58690]  £480.00