A refined and historically significant 18th-century Italian copperplate engraving, dated 1761, depicting Farinata degli Uberti (Manente degli Uberti)—the celebrated Florentine nobleman immortalized in Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. Rendered with exceptional clarity and tonal depth, the portrait presents Farinata in armor, embodying the resolute and defiant character described in Inferno (Canto X), where he appears as one of the most commanding figures among the heretics. The engraving captures both the intellectual and political weight of the subject, aligning with the 18th-century European fascination with classical and medieval history. Giuliano Trabalesi (delineavit) is the Italian artist responsible for the original design and Francesco Allegrini (sculpsit) is accomplished Italian engraver who made this piece in 1761. Farinata degli Uberti occupies a central role in Inferno, portrayed by Dante as a proud and unyielding political figure who rises defiantly from his tomb. This engraving transforms that literary presence into a tangible visual artifact of Enlightenment-era scholarship and reverence for Italy’s cultural past. This is not merely a portrait…it is a visual interpretation of one of Dante’s most iconic figures, rooted in the intellectual tradition of 18th-century Europe. Acquired from a Metro Washington SC estate. It is double matted and framed under acrylic in a wooden frame. With frame, it measures 14.5 inches x 16.5 inches. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS PIECE WITH INSURANCE WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA., 14.5IN x 16.5IN (37cm x 42cm), LOT REF #26-334

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