View of Castel Sant'angelo by Giovan Battista Falda
Description:
"View of the castle and bridge of Sant'angelo, embellished and adorned with the statues of angels by Pope Clement IX". Etching and burin by Giovan Battista Falda (Valduggia 1633-Rome 1678) from the design of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The engraving depicts the moment of the inauguration, with the papal procession, of the statues of the angels placed on the Sant'angelo bridge. Excellent condition of the engraving, completely intact. Circa 1671. Sheet measures 52x72 with frame 70x90