The founding of St Petersburg by Peter the Great

ZATTA, Antonio.

Il Czar Pietro il grande fonda la Città di Pietroburgo nell' Ingria all' imboccatura del fiume Neva la primavera dell'anno 1703.
Venice, 1797. Sheet 360 x 415mm.

Binding folds flattened.

Interesting print of St Petersburg showing Tsar Peter I (1672-1725) surrounded by courtiers, examining a large plan of his new capital city. To the right stonemasons are at work on the new buildings.Engraved on copper by Novelli.


Stock ID : 21533