Italy, Rome; G. B. Falda, J van Vianen, F. Halma, J. Goeree - Novissima et Accuratissima Romae Veteris et Novae - 1701-1720

Condition: very good. Flattened. Wide margins. Few marginal tears. Strong impression. Verso: blank. Hand coloured. An illustrated map of Rome. Richly detailed with bird’s-eye views of its principal buildings, landmarks, streets, piazzas, gardens and houses. In the upper left corner, a figure in papal vestments, probably representing St. Peter, holds a large gold key. He is seated beside an allegorical figure of Justice above a numbered key to buildings shown in the map: “Index of Churches of Rome, with the names of Monasteries, Convents and Oratories. ” On the right side, beneath two seated putti and a distance scale, the lengthy key continues, and also lists palaces and other important buildings. The printer’s credits are presented on an illustration of an ancient tablet, portrayed among fragments of statuary and figures representing ancient Romans. The map is decorated throughout with allegorical figures and depictions of putti.