{"product_id":"castle-of-st-angelo-antique-plate","title":"Castle of St. Angelo, Antique Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant steel engraving presents the Castel Sant'Angelo as it appeared to British travelers in the early nineteenth century, captured with the refined precision that made Robert Wallis one of the era's most accomplished topographical engravers. Working from a drawing by E.E. Batty, Wallis renders the ancient mausoleum of Hadrian with delicate line work that conveys both the monument's massive presence and the atmospheric tranquility of the Tiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition exemplifies the picturesque aesthetic that defined Romantic-era travel imagery: a shadowy tree frames the left foreground, small boats animate the glassy river, and the Ponte Sant'Angelo draws the eye toward the fortress. Published in London in late 1818, this view would have delighted armchair travelers dreaming of the Grand Tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished example of British topographical engraving at its height, this print offers collectors both historical significance and enduring visual appeal. The Castel Sant'Angelo remains one of Rome's most recognizable landmarks, and this early nineteenth century perspective captures its timeless grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" x 10.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Wallis (engraver), E.E. Batty (original drawing)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44912652386419,"sku":"AP7607","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_e272b198-8791-4ce2-9550-fa4673977ca3.jpg?v=1777663152","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/castle-of-st-angelo-antique-plate","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}