Gabriel & Adam Perelle Views of France & Italy 1690

We are delighted to offer these superb and exceedingly rare copper plate engravings of Italy by Gabriel, Adam & Nicholas Perelle. Images of the Colosseum, amphitheaters and gardens make us all yearn for the romance of this beautiful country. Some of the scenes portrayed remain recognizable today, especially those of Rome, still and always an enchanting city.

Successful illustrator Gabriel Perelle (1603-1677) taught his sons Adam (1638-1695) and Nicholas the art of birds-eye perspective views. The style of the father and sons is virtually indistinguishable. These prints are from the series Veues des plus Beaux Lieux de France et d'Italie and were published in Paris circa 1680 by Nicolas Langlois.

These original engravings are very strong. They measure approximately 12" by 8" and are on fine handmade laid paper, with some marginal foxing and edge toning which we have accepted due to the extreme scarcity of these engravings, mostly found only in museums. They truly turn the clock back to the 17th century and represent a wonderful historical perspective of the age and the glory of Rome in this period.