Neoclassical Maps Leather spine binding over marbled

Leather spine binding over marbled boards

engraving of the Arkadi monastery in Rethymno

Internal Dimensions – plate mark: 40 x 27cm

A stunning Victorian portrait

Architectural floor plan of ancient Greek monument in Asia Minor from Choiseul-Gouffie's seminal publication Voyage Pittoresque de la Grece

Neoclassical Maps Leather spine binding over marbledA beautiful folio engraving with scenes from classical antiquity that is 300 years old. Published by the Benedictine monk Bernard de Montfacaun one of the founders of modern archaeology. His catalog of ancient Greek and Roman artefacts is one of the most important 18th Century publications of classical antiquity. An exceedingly decorative, and elegantly framed piece that will add a touch of neo classical grandeur to any interior. Internal Dimensions