Gezicht op de omgeving van Florence
Rose Félicité Taunay
1765 - 1775
Medium
etching
Dimensions
285; 403
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Gezicht op omgeving van Florence** Rose Félicité Taunay, 1765–1775, etching, 285 × 403 mm* Behold *Gezicht op de omgeving van Florence a delicate etching capturing the picturesque landscapes surrounding the Renaissance jewel of Florence, Italy. Created by French artist Rose Félicitéunay during the 1760s–1770s, this work evokes the era's fascination with Italy's grand vistas. The title, Dutch for "View of theings of Florence," hints at its appeal to Northern European collectors, who prized such scenes as mementos of the Grand Tour—a rite of passage for educated travelers exploring classica...