A rare, early 18th century prospect of Venice

AVELINE, Pierre

Venise Ville Capitale de la Republique de meme nom en Italie.
Paris, c.1700. Coloured. 345 x 520mm.

A decorative and detailed bird's-eye view of Venice ( Venezia ) featuring a 40-point key (although three are three blank spaces ). Engraved by Pierre-Alexandre Aveline and first published in 1692 by Crepy and later re-issued by Cheraeau in 1750.

MORETTI: Venetia 136, first state of two; 'Avenline gave it a quite personal touch, reaching a remarkable result'.
Stock ID : 23658