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THE TOMB OF FILIPPO DELLA VALLE IN THE CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA IN ARACOELI - ROME ,Italy,1874 Print,Antique Engraving,Italian Architecture Print THE TOMB OF FILIPPO DELLA VALLE IN THE CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA IN ARACOELI - ROME ,Italy,1874 Print,Toscany Architecture Print Historical Collectible Italian Architecture Art PrintSanta Maria in AracoeliOur Lady at the Heavenly Altar The city church of Rome, a basilica dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. A 4th century legend in two versions claims that the Blessed Virgin appeared to the emperor Augustus at this site, on the northern side of the Capitol hill or alternatively that the birth of the Son of God was foretold to the emperor by an oracle here. The legend is mentioned in the Mirabilia, c. 1140. The first church was built in the 6th century by Greek monks, on the site of a temple of the pagan goddess Juno. After some time, probably no later than the 10th century, the Benedictines replaced the Greeks. In 1249, a Papal bull granted the church to the Franciscans, and that is when the present church was built, incorporating many elements from the older church. In the 14th century, Cola di Rienzo seized power in Rome, and proclaimed himself Tribune and Liberator of the Holy Roman Republic. After winning a battle against the nobles, he dedicated his sword at the altar of S. Maria in Aracoeli. A few years later, he was killed at the foot of the steps to the church. In the middle ages, condemned criminals were executed at the foot of the steps On 15th October, 1764, the British historian Gibbon sat in this church when, according to himself, ?the idea of writing the decline and fall of the city first started to [his] mind? 23 years later, he published the last volume of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.Cappella di San Paolo - The painting of St Paul the Apostle is by Girolamo Muziano. On the left is the tomb of Filippo della Valle, made c. 1494 by Michele Marini or by the school of Andrea Riccio - Filippo Della Valle, Italian sculptor, was born in Florence in 1697 and died in Rome in 1768. His teachers were G.B.Foggini in Florence and C.Rusconi in Rome. In 1725 he won a contest of the Academy of St Luke together with P.Bracci, and worked with him for the Trevi Fountain, where realized the allegories Health and Abundance. Among his other works should be noticed: the statue of Moderation (Cappella Corsini, St John Lateran, 1734), the sculptures of the monument of Innocent XII (St Peter's, 1746), and Annunciation (Chiesa di S.Ignazio, 1750).This exquisite Architecture Print shows a remarkable drawing of Tuscan Renaissance Architecture. This is a rare 1874 reprint from the publication of 1815. This print is over 130 years old.PUBLISHER- DUCHER & CieEDITORS - GRANDJEAN DE MONTIGNY, A. AND A. FAMIN, - Both artists studied a Beaux-Arts curriculum under Charles Percier and Pierre Leonard Fontaine. Grandjean de Montigney won the Prix de Rome in 1799, and Famin in 1801. Later Grandjean de Montigny taught at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro. These publications showcases their background in Italianate architecture, with interior and exterior views and measured drawings.The works include Palaces, Exquisite Homes & Mansions, Churches and other Public and Private Buildings mainly from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Approximate Overall Size: 17 X 11 1/4 inches CONDITION: FOLIO ENGRAVING. Blank on the back. Excellent condition. Heavier paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.This beautiful rare item would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures.
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