The work describes the architecture and sculpture of the Carthusian monastery at Pavia, founded by G. Visconti in 1396 and developed by F. Sforza from 1450 onwards, under the direction of Guiniforte Solari. The building is largely Romanesque in character, with Gothic and Renaissance detail. The west façade carries sculpture by Giovanni Antonio Amadeo, Antonio Mantegazza and Cristoforo Mantegazza; the interior is rich with the work of many sculptors.
The plates show plans, elevations and sections of the building, and details of architectural sculpture.
Binding Note
19th-century half green morocco, green paper-covered boards; spine lettered 'Certosa Di Pavia - Durelli', 'R.A.' and 'Milano 1863'.
Architecture - Churches - Monasteries - Sculpture - Bas-reliefs - Church decoration and ornament - Italy - Lombardy - Pavia - Certosa di Pavia - History - 15th century - Romanesque - Gothic - Renaissance
Monasticism and religious orders - Italy - Lombardy - Pavia - 15th century
Christian art and symbolism - Iconography - 15th century - Italy
Art history - Plans - Elevations - Sections - Italy - 19th century
Pictorial works - Italy - 19th century