Vintage Italian Joan Blaeu Valentinum View of Valentino Castle Print 24"

Description

20th century color print of Valentinum / Veduta del Castello del Valentino (1661-68) aka View of the Valentino Castle by Joan Blaeu, showing a bird's eye view of the Italian castle, river and countryside, with identifying banner held aloft by a group of cherubs. Beige and red layered mat; wood frame with bevel edge and rounded rope twist detail.

"The Valentino Castle (Italian: Castello del Valentino) is a historic building in the northwestern Italian city of Turin. The ancient castle was bought by Duke Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy on the advice of Andrea Palladio. The name Valentino, first mentioned in 1275, seems to derive from a saint called Valentine whose relics were venerated in a church which stood nearby. The current structure is due to Princess Christine of France (1606–1663), wife of Victor Amadeus I, who dwelt here from 1630. Architect Carlo di Castellamonte renovated the construction substantially, with the help of his son Amedeo. Works started around 1633 and lasted until 1660."

"Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 – 21 December 1673; also called Johannes Blaeu) was a Dutch cartographer born in Alkmaar, the son of cartographer Willem Blaeu." (Source: Wikipedia)

Condition

Very Good

Dimensions

24" x 1" x 21" / Sans Frame - 16.75" x 13" (Width x Depth x Height)