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SCAMOZZI, Vincenzo (1552-1616). L' idea della architettura universal. Venice: [Giorgio Valentino] for the author, 1615.
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SCAMOZZI, Vincenzo (1552-1616). L' idea della architettura universal. Venice: [Giorgio Valentino] for the author, 1615.
First edition of one of the most comprehensive treatises on architecture, which had a wide influence in Italy and northern Europe.
2 volume, folio (335 x 229 mm). 2 engraved titles incorporating a portrait of the author, each book with printed title, 42 full-page woodcut illustrations (3 double-page), and 44 full-page engraved illustrations (5 double-page) ornamental initials and headpieces. (Engraved title with minor marginal repairs to blank corners, vol. 1 X1-X2 with minor worming along inner margin affecting image, some light staining.) 19th century vellum, spines gilt. Provenance: Early ownership inscriptions on title. Folwer 292.
Scamozzi, a student and assistant to Andrea Palladio “’enjoyed and undisputed international reputation and provided a direct link with Palladio for Bernini’s generation’ (Wittkover 1983, 26) and also connected ‘the Palladian tradition to the greater inventions of his pupil Longhena’ (Lewis 1977, 45.” (Millard). Volume II plate on page 62 a duplication of p.58, no correct plate pasted over. Berlin Kat. 2605; Brunet V:180: "Edition rare;" Cicognara 651; Millard Italian 123.
First edition of one of the most comprehensive treatises on architecture, which had a wide influence in Italy and northern Europe.
2 volume, folio (335 x 229 mm). 2 engraved titles incorporating a portrait of the author, each book with printed title, 42 full-page woodcut illustrations (3 double-page), and 44 full-page engraved illustrations (5 double-page) ornamental initials and headpieces. (Engraved title with minor marginal repairs to blank corners, vol. 1 X1-X2 with minor worming along inner margin affecting image, some light staining.) 19th century vellum, spines gilt. Provenance: Early ownership inscriptions on title. Folwer 292.
Scamozzi, a student and assistant to Andrea Palladio “’enjoyed and undisputed international reputation and provided a direct link with Palladio for Bernini’s generation’ (Wittkover 1983, 26) and also connected ‘the Palladian tradition to the greater inventions of his pupil Longhena’ (Lewis 1977, 45.” (Millard). Volume II plate on page 62 a duplication of p.58, no correct plate pasted over. Berlin Kat. 2605; Brunet V:180: "Edition rare;" Cicognara 651; Millard Italian 123.