Facade of the Palace of Cardinal Flavio Chigi, Rome, after Giovanni Battista Falda

Joh. Sandrart

37.7 x 44.5 cm

Sometimes referred to as the “German Vasari,” Joachim von Sandrart, born in Frankfurt, trained first as a printmaker, notably in Nuremberg, and in Prague with Aegidius Sadeler. After a long and successful career in the foremost artistic circles in England, Italy, and the Netherlands, he returned to Germany and painted for Emperor Ferdinand III, for which he was ennobled in 1673. In the latter part of his life, Sandrart settled in Nuremberg and turned to publishing projects and teaching.

Original engraving from 1676.

Good overall condition. Tear along fold, but not into plate mark; this with old paper repair. View images carefully.