Panoramic View of Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica Across the Tiber, Rome

Cartographer / Artist: Unknown

Date Created: c. 1890

Medium: Hand-colored photochrom print

Physical Dimensions: 28.0 × 13.75 inches

Geographic Scope: Rome, Italy

Archive Catalog ID: fp9-img-2210

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Renaissance & Classical European Cartography

This evocative late 19th-century view captures one of Rome's most iconic vistas along the Tiber River. On the right, the massive cylindrical structure of Castel Sant'Angelo—originally commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum—stands prominently above the riverbank, surmounted by the statue of the Archangel Michael. Extending from its base is the arched structure of Ponte Sant'Angelo, spanning the calm, reflective waters of the Tiber.

Condition: Overall good antique condition with uniform light age-toning and subtle fading to the applied pigments.. Minor edge wear and light handling creases visible near the outer margins.. Warm sepia and muted earthy tints remain well-preserved across the composition.

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Panoramic View of Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica Across the Tiber, Rome

By Unknown

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1890 Hand-colored photochrom print by Unknown documenting Rome, Italy. Measures 28.0 × 13.75 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored photochrom print
Sheet / Plate Size
28.0 × 13.75 inches
Date / Era
c. 1890
Geographic Scope
Rome, Italy
Archive Catalog ID
fp9-img-2210
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Overall good antique condition with uniform light age-toning and subtle fading to the applied pigments.
  • Minor edge wear and light handling creases visible near the outer margins.
  • Warm sepia and muted earthy tints remain well-preserved across the composition.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This evocative late 19th-century view captures one of Rome's most iconic vistas along the Tiber River. On the right, the massive cylindrical structure of Castel Sant'Angelo—originally commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum—stands prominently above the riverbank, surmounted by the statue of the Archangel Michael. Extending from its base is the arched structure of Ponte Sant'Angelo, spanning the calm, reflective waters of the Tiber.

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