print, engraving, architecture
aged paper
neoclassicism
text
fading type
stylized text
thick font
cityscape
white font
handwritten font
golden font
classical type
italian-renaissance
engraving
architecture
historical font
columned text
Dimensions: height 222 mm, width 570 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
Ranieri Prosperi printed ‘Voorstellingen van de meest prominente gebouwen in Pisa’ in Pisa in 1854. The text gives a description of the most prominent buildings in Pisa. This work reflects the cultural and social values of the time. These engravings were made during a period of significant change and upheaval in Italy, with a growing sense of national identity and a desire to preserve the country's cultural heritage. The engravings thus reflect a sense of pride in Pisa's architectural heritage, which was seen as an important part of the city's identity. They were intended to appeal to a growing class of tourists who were interested in visiting Italy and learning about its history and culture. They offer insight into the emotional and cultural ties of the time. They evoke nostalgia for a bygone era and provide a sense of continuity with the past.
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