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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Le Vicende del Mondo - Giuseppe Maria Mitelli
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A detailed 1683 etching by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli depicting the human struggle against fate, time, and death through an allegorical tower.
This etching by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, titled Le Vicende del Mondo, offers a complex visual meditation on the human condition. Created in 1683, the work depicts a large, circular tower representing the world, around which various figures attempt to climb using ladders. These individuals represent different social strata and human ambitions, all striving to reach the summit where a figure of Fortune stands. However, the composition reveals the futility of these efforts. Figures are shown falling from the structure, while personifications of Time and Death hover above, reminding the viewer of the inevitable end of all earthly pursuits.
Mitelli, a prolific printmaker from Bologna, often used his work to comment on moral and social issues. This piece functions as a memento mori, a common theme in seventeenth-century art that encourages reflection on mortality. The etching is filled with small, descriptive inscriptions in Italian, which provide commentary on the actions of the figures and the nature of fate. The style is characteristic of Mitelli's narrative approach, combining clear, linear draughtsmanship with a dense, busy composition that demands close inspection. The figures are rendered with expressive gestures, capturing a sense of urgency and desperation as they navigate the ladders. The print serves as a visual catalogue of human folly, where the pursuit of power, wealth, and status is ultimately checked by the passage of time and the certainty of death. The technical execution demonstrates the artist's skill in managing a large, multi-figure scene within a single frame, maintaining clarity despite the abundance of detail. This print remains a significant example of Italian Baroque graphic art, reflecting the period's preoccupation with the transience of life and the unpredictable nature of fortune.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Le Vicende del Mondo - Giuseppe Maria Mitelli
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Från £28.00 GBP
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Från £28.00 GBP
Ordinarie pris
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
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Fine Art Framed
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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