Genova Olim Ligusticum - Original Etching by V. Coronelli - 1684 ca. 1684 ca.

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Genova olim ligusticum is a charming antique map etched on paper, representing the ''genovesato parte orientale'' or the genoa area … more Genova olim ligusticum is a charming antique map etched on paper, representing the ''genovesato parte orientale'' or the genoa area and devoted to the prince and cardinal carpegna, realized by one of the biggest signature of the cartography, vincenzo maria coronelli (venice, 1650 - 1718). Titled and signed on plate '' autt. P. Cosmografo coronelli'' on lower left margin. In excellenct conditions, with some signs of renovations along the usual folds of the paper. A really precious and charming antique map, only for connoisseurs! vincenzo maria coronelli (venice, 1650 - venice, 1718) vincenzo maria coronelli was an italian franciscan, cartographer and encyclopedist. In 1663, very young, he entered the franciscan order of the friars minor conventual, becoming a novice in 1665. And in 1701 he became minister general. In 1671, he entered the convent of santa maria gloriosa dei frari in venice, and in 1672 in the order of the collegio san bonaventura in grottaferrata. Later he also specialized in astronomy and euclidean mathematics. From 1678, coronelli began to work in geography and was commissioned to build globes that represented the earth and the celestial bodies for the duke of parma ranuccio ii farnese. In 1681, coronelli moved to paris, where he would remain two years: here the fame of coronelli as ''master in the production of globes'' became famous throughout europe, so much so that cardinal d'estrées, french ambassador of louis xiv in rome, he ordered two globes to be assigned to louis xiv, to embellish the royal library of the palace of versailles. Returning to venice in 1684, coronelli was appointed cosmographer at the university of the most serene republic of venice and founded the academy of the argonauts, the first geographical society in the world. This artwork is shipped from italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork. less