Basilicae s. Mariae Maioris de Urbe a Liberio Papa I usque ad Paulum V Pont. Max. descriptio et delinatio

De Angelis, Paolo, 1580-1647

Summary: Important description of S. Maria Maggiore in its unaltered Renaissance state, before extensive renovations of Ferdinand Fuga in 1743.
Signatures: 1-2 [Maltese cross]⁶ A-X⁶ a-b⁴ (-a1, b4 blank). [28] leaves of plates include 2 leaves for each of 6 double plates.
Binding: Bound in vellum with gilt stamp "Surrey Institution" on front cover, red morocco spine title label.
Additional Details: Terminal 3-14 p. (lacking 1-2, a1) collates as in Mansell. Probable 1st printing.

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An engraving depicting a cross-section of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, facing north from the entrance to the nave, with a view of the dome and back wall.Cross-section of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore looking north
An engraving depicting the papal monument of Pius V in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the western wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works.Monumentum Pii Papae V. in quo et effigies et res eius pontificis preclare gestae eleganter in marmore exprimuntur
An engraving depicting a cross-section of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, facing west, with a view of the dome and the papal monument of Pius V.Cross-section of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore looking west
An engraving depicting a cross-section of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, facing south towards the entrance to the nave, with a view of the dome.Cross-section of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore looking south
An engraving depicting the papal monument of Sixtus V in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the eastern wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works.Sixti V. Pont. Max. effigies una cum rerum ab eo praecipue gestarum monumento scite eleganterq[ue] in pario marmore ad ipsius sepulchri ornatum exculpta
An engraving depicting a cross-section of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, facing east, with a view of the dome and the papal monument of Sixtus V.Cross-section of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore looking east
An engraved floorplan of the Borghese Chapel and adjoining rooms in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.Sacelli Sanctae Mariae Maioris a Paulo PP. V. Conditi adiunctarumq[ue] ad varios usus aedium vestigium cum sacelli eiusdem pavimento
An engraving depicting the altar commisioned by Paul V to house the Salus Populi Romani, believed to be painted by Saint Luke. Above the altar is a depiction of Pope Liberius outlining the original foundations of the basilica.Insigne altare a Paulo V. Pont. Max. in magnificentissimo suo Basilicae Liberianae sacello ex inaurato duntaxat aere pulcherrimaq[ue] varietate pretiosorum lapidum atque gemmarum ad ornatum augustae imaginis Sanctae Mariae a B. Luca pictae constructum
An engraving depicting the papal monument of Clement VIII in the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the western wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works.Clementis VIII. Pont. Max. monumentum quod Paulus V. Pont. Max. grati in eum pontificem animi ergo in suo sacello magnificentissime extruxit, tum apposita eius effigie, tum rebus ab eo egregie gestis in marmore expressis, et incisis
An engraving depicting a cross-section of the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, facing west, with a view of the dome and the papal monument of Clement VIII.Cross-section of the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore looking west
An engraving depicting the entrance to the Borghese Chapel from the nave in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Through the doorway, the altar of the Salus Populi Romani is visible.Sacelli Pauli V. Pont. Max. prospectus interior cum ea Basilicae Liberianae particula ex qua ad illud aditus est
An engraving depicting a cross-section of the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, facing north, with a view of the dome and through the entrance into the nave.Cross-section of the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore looking north
An engraving depicting the papal monument of Paul V in the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the eastern wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works.Pauli V. Pont. Max. effigies cum loculis in quibus monumenta rerum ab eo eimie gestarum grati posteri collocabunt
An engraving depicting a cross-section of the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, facing east, with a view of the dome and the papal monument of Paul V.Cross-section of the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore looking east