MAKE A MEME View Large Image Molini Pocket Map of Florence (Frienze), Italy - Geographicus - Firenze-molini-1847.jpg A rare and extraordinary 1847 map of Firenze or Florence Italy by Giuseppe Molini This magnificently engraved map was originally drawn in 1731 by the ...
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Keywords: 1847 Molini Pocket Map of Florence (Frienze), Italy - Geographicus - Firenze-molini-1847.jpg A rare and extraordinary 1847 map of Firenze or Florence Italy by Giuseppe Molini This magnificently engraved map was originally drawn in 1731 by the Florentine architect Ferdinando Ruggieri Oriented to the south the map covers the old walled center of Florence as it extends on both sides of the Arno River Offers superb detail at the street and building level showing towers gardens piazzas palaces and in many cases individual trees The title appears in a decorative frame in the upper left quadrant Upper right quadrant features the lily symbol of Florence An allegorical title cartouche in the lower left quadrant depicts a partially disrobed man leaning against a large urn with a lion a popular Florentine icon called Marzocco as his companion Behind him are tall reeds partially blocking a magnificent view of the Palazzo Vecchio and the Duomo Though printed in 1847 this map has been prepared in the 17th century style by copperplate engraving on thick laid paper Firenze in 1847 was on the cusp of political transformation One year following the production of this rare map the Grand Duke of Tuscany responding to political demonstrations throughout Florence granted a Tuscany its first constitution 1847 undated Size in 27 20 object history credit line accession number Firenze-molini-1847 Independent Issue Geographicus-source PD-art Old maps of Florence 1847 maps 1847 in Florence Ferdinando Ruggieri Coats of arms of Florence Marzocco Cityscapes of Florence Maps in Italian
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