Luciano Cristini - Piazzale delle Erbe, Verona

The subject of this print may be connected to the genre of Vedutismo. Vedutismo originated in the 18th century and developed primarily in Venice. Vedutismo painters aimed to represent a landscape objectively and scientifically, placing it as the protagonist of the work. There are essentially two types of vedute: the realistic one, taken exactly from reality, and the "capriccio," a fanciful view invented by the painter. Vedutismo is a genre that continues to enjoy popularity in artistic production, revived by artists in new forms and new interpretations. It has also become particularly popular in printmaking, where depictions of city views or other buildings abound, emphasizing the architectural element within a rigorous perspective.

The work fully lives up to its high illustrative and didactic commitment to capturing the city view in every minute architectural and journalistic detail. The technique is indeed extraordinary, in its rigorous perspective approach and its ability to capture every detail with miniaturist refinement. The direction of light, which cuts through the space in evocative flashes, is also beautiful. The true peculiarity of these prints is that, upon closer inspection, we discover that the perfection of the buildings and streets is actually constructed by dense hatching, making the objects come alive and vibrant.

Founded in the late 19th century by printer Luigi Cavadini, Luciano Cristini's artistic copperplate printing shop was acquired in 1937 by his father Gino, a passionate and enthusiastic enthusiast of the art of printing. The printing business was continued by his son Luciano, with a successful commitment to preserving and developing the printing shop's work in artistically reproducing Verona's past.

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