Antonio Zatta Legation of Urbino and the government of Città di Castello Venice from the 18th century

Antonio Zatta Embassy of Urbino and Government of Città di Castello Venice 1783 A geographical map taken from the work of publisher Antonio Zatta, Atlante novissimo, illustrated and supplemented with observations and discoveries made by the most famous and contemporary geographers. Published in Venice between 1775–1785, engraved with etching and engraving. The plates were mostly drawn by Giovanni Pittera and engraved by Giuliano Zuliani with beautiful original colouring. At the bottom left of our map is a beautiful cartouche depicting a landscape showing the Furlo Gorge cut by a tunnel from the Via Flaminia side, with several buildings, perhaps inns and military forts, all magnificently coloured in the style of the era. The map indicates only the territories covered by the legend, making it exceptionally clear and readable; the Apennines' relief has been marked in an educational manner by grouping only those peaks that, having a shaded side, give the map appropriate depth. The sheet is in good condition, has a crease in the middle and a small stain on the Adriatic Sea. It is framed in a modern frame.

Original antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for decorating our interiors. Today, there are more and more enthusiasts of high-quality old products that have a specific character and soul. It is a nod to the history, creation, and design of traditional and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its distinctive features.

There are many different styles characterising antique furniture, but we can distinguish a few of the most important ones. Eclecticism furniture is from the 19th century, during which the Biedermeier style reigned. Its variations in the early years of this century include neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe style, and finally the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles transitioned into pseudo-styles of Classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.

Original Empire style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. It originated from the reign of Napoleon, where there was a significant resemblance and reference to Roman and Greek decorations.

Classicist furniture is in the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in the Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, whose name comes from the Portuguese barocco – which translates to an irregularly developed pearl. These were very representative pieces of furniture, meant to literally drip with glamour and play a significant role in luxury. Exceptional, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasise the lofty tone of these products.

Today, we can observe how the Baroque style has significantly influenced today's classic furniture, which is designed with a great resemblance to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also had a significant impact on the art of furniture making. Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains were used, as well as cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they provided many new possibilities, such as the construction of sideboards or generally broadly understood chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.

Lion's paws, eagle heads – these are common sights in the Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such furniture, taking examples from Italian or French creators. This is a manifestation of admiration and care for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that in each country, furniture making was perceived differently, so each style in a given country had its own distinct character. This is very important, especially when searching for the right luxury antique for your interior.

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