Subalpine Region Piedmont

Discover a Foundational Renaissance Map of Piedmont

Immerse your space in the geographic history of Northern Italy with this rare 1560 Renaissance map engraving of the Piedmont region. Titled “Regionis subalpinae vulgo Piemonte appellatae discriptio”, this historic monochrome masterpiece stands as one of the earliest and most accurate printed cartographic studies of the Western Alps and the upper Po Valley, originally produced in Rome within the celebrated workshop of publisher Antoine Lafréry (Antonio Lafreri).

Authentic Lafréry School Alpine Topographical Art

An extraordinary find for historians, genealogists, and serious print collectors, this rare map captures the intricate, dense networks of alpine valleys, historical trade routes, and fortified medieval towns surrounding Turin. Complete with an elegant, minimalist Latin cartouche in the lower corner and extensive period annotations, its stunning linework and authentic aged-paper aesthetic deliver a highly scholarly, sophisticated atmosphere to any library, study, or upscale gallery wall.