Description: Certaldo Another Fine Quality Print from Martin2001 One of the finest 19th Century Italian views, drawn and engraved by the best artists of the time. Print Specifics: Type of print: Steel engraving - Original antique printYear of printing: not indicated in the print - actual: 1858 Original artist - Engraver: Brockedon - Willmore Publisher: Blackie and Son, Queen Street Glasgow, Edinburgh & London. Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Light age toning of paper. Dimensions: 9 x 13 inches (23 x 33 cm), including blank margins (borders) around the image. Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin) Reverse side: BlankNotes: 1. The photos show the overall view of print and enlarged image. 2. Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. 3. The print detail is sharper than the photo of the print. Narrative: THE little township of Certaldo, in the Val d'Elsa, is principally remarkable for its being the disputed birth-place, and the undisputed resting-place of Boccaccio. It was formerly the scat of an extensive Vicarial ; and the remains of the old town, occupying the summit of a hill which rises abruptly from the plain, present a striking and picturesque appearance. The modern town, built at the foot of this eminence, is divided into two portions, between which passes the road, named the Traversa, leading from Poggibonsi to Siena. History has recorded little of importance concerning Certaldo In 1164 it was conveyed by a diploma of the emperor Frederick I., to Count Alberto of Prato, a descendant of whom yielded up the place to Florence. The rebellion of the Alberti, at Simifonte, led to the destruction of the castle of Certaldo, and the town was thenceforward declared to be a district of the Florentine Republic. The French and the Italians are at issue regarding the birth-place of Boccaccio. The former contend that he was born in Paris, in 1313 ; the latter admit the correctness of date, but denying the locality, stoutly assert that he was born at Certaldo. There is no evidence to settle these rival claims. It is, however, certain that he was educated in Florence ; and with the exception of six years of mercantile drudgery in Paris, he spent nearly the whole of his life in Italy. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.
Price: 44.95 USD
Location: Manassas, Virginia
End Time: 2024-05-27T20:46:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.45 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Brockedon
Production Technique: Intaglio
Framing: Unframed
Style: Vintage
Material: Paper
Theme: Cityscape, Landscape
Type: Print
Subject: Town, Italy
Listed By: Martin2001
Date of Creation: 1858
Print Type: Engraving
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Dimensions: 9 x 13" (23 x 33 cm)
