Le Tre Porte Di Bronzo Che Adornano La Facciata Dell'Insigne Primaziale Di Pisa Disegnate ed Incise Da Giuseppe Rossi Veneziano Con Brevi Cenni Illustrativi
RA Collection: Book
Record number
06/1011
Imprint
[Florence?]: s.n.,, [1834?]
Physical Description
[2] f., [3] pl.; 557 mm.
Contents
[T.p.] - [Text] - [Plates].
Responsibility Note
The plates are signed as drawn and engraved by G. Rossi.
Summary Note
The title-page is formed by a paper cover.
The plates are captioned, and show: [1] Porta Principale del Duomo ...; [2] Porta a destra ...; [3] Porta a sinistra ... .
The bronze doors of Pisa cathedral, cast by Bonanus of Pisa in 1180, had been damaged by fire in 1595 and replaced by doors commissioned from followers of Giambologna.
Copy Note
The front pastedown has been stamped in ink, 'Bound By Clyde 9 Newman St'.
Binding Note
19th-century half calf, green cloth-covered boards; spine lettered 'Le Tre Porte Di Bronzo Di Pisa' and 'R.A.'
Subject
Doors - Bronze - Bronzes - Architecture - Churches - Cathedrals - Italy - Tuscany - Pisa - History
Pictorial works - Italy - 19th century