Roma, Rossi c. 1690.

Very nice copperplate engraving of approx. 1690. Sheet dimensions: approx. 28 x 40.5 cm. -- very slightly stained in the outer edge, otherwise in good condition. || Very nice engraving from c. 1690. -- only slightly stained in the outer margin, otherwise in very good condition. Giovanni Battista Falda (1643, Valduggia - 1678, Rome) was a versatile Italian figure renowned as an architect, engraver, and artist. His notable contributions lie in his skillful engravings capturing the essence of both contemporary and ancient structures found within Rome. At a young age, Falda was sent to Rome where he apprenticed in Bernini's studio, showing his remarkable draughtsmanship that soon captured the attention of the esteemed publisher Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi. His notable works include engravings for "Le fontane di Roma" (Fountains in Rome) and "Palazzi di Roma" (Palaces of Rome). The former publication underwent expansion posthumously, featuring additional engravings by Francesco Venturini. Meanwhile, the latter was a collaborative effort with Pietro Ferrerio, published in 1655. Due to his birthplace, Falda was sometimes referred to as 'Falda da Valduggia'. Falda's works gained widespread popularity, particularly among the early Grand Tour participants in the latter part of the 17th century, establishing him as a commercial success. His engravings appealed to tourists seeking to preserve detailed and accurate depictions of the Rome they had explored. || Giovanni Battista Falda (1643-1678) was a versatile Italian personality known as an architect, engraver and artist. His notable contributions lie in his skillful engravings that capture the essence of both contemporary and ancient structures of Rome. At a young age, Falda was sent to Rome, where he apprenticed in Bernini's studio and, with his remarkable draftsmanship, quickly attracted the attention of the respected publisher Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi. His notable works include engravings for "Le fontane di Roma" (Fountains in Rome) and "Palazzi di Roma" (Palaces of Rome). The first publication was expanded after his death and supplemented with additional engravings by Francesco Venturini. The latter was a joint work with Pietro Ferrerio and was published in 1655. Because of his birthplace, Falda was sometimes called 'Falda da Valduggia'. Falda's works became widely known, particularly among the early participants of the Grand Tour in the later part of the 17th century century, and established it as a commercial success. His engravings appealed to tourists who wanted to preserve detailed and accurate depictions of the Rome they explored.

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