Map of Sicily
Date
1823
Creator
N Biamonte (Italian) , Engraver
Object type
Library reference
RCN39025
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 135mm
width (print): 202mm
width (print): 202mm
Subject
Content object
Description
The island of Sicily, marked with northern towns and most prominently by the volcano Mount Etna. The location of Monte Kronio, or Monte San Calogero in the west of the island is also indicated. The Aeolian Islands are also shown, to the north, with the locations of the volcanos Vulcano and Stromboli. The chart shows the island of Pantellaria to the south-west.
From the monograph Memoria sopra I tremuoti della Sicilia in Marzo 1823, by Francesco Ferra (Palermo, Presso Lorenzo, 1823).
The print is headed: ‘CARTA DI SICILIA’ and is inscribed below ‘N. Biamonte del.’
Francesco Ferrara (1767-1850) Italian abbot and scientist.
From the monograph Memoria sopra I tremuoti della Sicilia in Marzo 1823, by Francesco Ferra (Palermo, Presso Lorenzo, 1823).
The print is headed: ‘CARTA DI SICILIA’ and is inscribed below ‘N. Biamonte del.’
Francesco Ferrara (1767-1850) Italian abbot and scientist.
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