Cartographer: Gio. Giacomo de Rossi (after Francesco Brunacci)
Original Publication: Rome, late 17th Century (Mercurio Geografico)
Dimensions: Frame 60x75 cm | Print 42x56 cm
Status: High-quality reproduction in an elegant black and gold wooden frame
About the Artwork:
This Planisfero del Globo Celeste - Artico Antartico is a finely crafted reproduction of an elegant 17th-century celestial chart. Originally published in Rome by Gio. Giacomo de Rossi, it presents the celestial globe in two polar projections based on the principles of Francesco Brunacci. The map features intricately illustrated mythological constellations, planetary bodies, and detailed historical Italian text.
About the Artist:
Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi (1627–1691) was a prominent Italian printer and publisher during the Baroque era. His workshop was the most influential in Rome, known for producing the celebrated "Mercurio Geografico" atlas. His maps are prized for their exceptional engraving quality and for capturing the pinnacle of Roman cartographic art.