Above, Saorge, Alpes-Maritimes; below, the road for the transport of salt through the valley of the Roya, built by Carlo Emmanuele I of Savoy. Etching, 1682.
- Date:
- [1682]
- Reference:
- 2935495i
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About this work
Description
Two views of the same mountain from different sides: the fort of San Giorgio (marked A) is shown from one side on the left of the upper view, and on the right of the lower view. The letter E is said in the key to mark the hospice for travellers, but it does not appear to be marked on the views
Publication/Creation
[Amsterdam] : [heirs of Johannes Blaeu], [1682]
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 49.6 x 59.8 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Oppidi Saurgii, et viae regiae a Carolo Emanuele I. constructae geminus prospectus ad meridiem, & ad occasum
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2935495i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores