1770 – J. F. Daumont – Vatican

Title:           “Vue de l’Interieur de la Basilique de St. Pierre dana le Vatican’a Rome“ Description: Very decorative view of the interior of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Rome, Italy. Engraving was made for viewing in a zograscope, called Optical print or Vue’ d’Optique or Guckkastenblatt. Published by Jean François Daumont after Laurent Pierrein Lahaussee drawings, Paris, 1770.   Publisher:             Jean François Daumont (1717-1768) Sheet size:              48,8 x 32,8 cm Year:                         1770 Technique:             copper engraving Condition: Good, original condition. Contemporary hand coloring. Few small marginal splits and losses along the edges. General age-related toning and occasional minor defects from handling. This is an original antique map published in 1770 and NOT a modern copy or reprint   On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity