View of the Façade of the Cathedral of San Michele, Pavia 1820s

Giulio Aluisetti's "View of the Façade of the Cathedral of San Michele, Pavia" (1820s) is a lithograph depicting the imposing Romanesque architecture of the San Michele Cathedral in Pavia, Italy. The artwork showcases the cathedral's grand facade, emphasizing its intricate details, arched windows, and massive entrance. Aluisetti's meticulous rendering captures the texture of the stonework and the overall sense of grandeur that defines this important religious structure. This architectural print, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the 19th-century fascination with documenting and preserving historical sites.