{"product_id":"obelisk-of-san-gennaro-outside-the-metropolitan-church-in-naples-1760","title":"Obelisk of San Gennaro Outside the Metropolitan Church in Naples, 1760","description":"\u003cp\u003eObelisco di S. Gennaro fuori della Chiesa Metropolitana in Napoli, engraved in 1760 by an anonymous hand, is a refined copperplate view of one of Naples’s most storied Baroque monuments. The scene centers on Cosimo Fanzago’s soaring spire of San Gennaro (begun 1636, completed 1650) in the square dedicated to Cardinal Sisto Riario Sforza, set before the city’s metropolitan church. With its dramatic perspective and meticulous architectural detail, the work captures the energy of eighteenth-century Naples—its faith, its artistry, and its evolving urban fabric—while honoring the monument raised in gratitude for the city’s deliverance from calamity in 1631.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is produced by The Unique Maps Co. with museum-grade fidelity, available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, from intimate study nooks to statement walls, with optional framing and matting. Personalization and customization are welcome—add a dedication, adjust sizing, or coordinate the frame to your interior palette—so your print arrives ready to hang and perfectly tailored to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the original engraver is lost to history, their skill is unmistakable. Copperplate intaglio was the medium of choice for architectural views in this period, allowing for precise line work, crisp shadowing, and layered textures. Here, fine hatchings and stipple build the masonry’s weight, the obelisk’s sculptural reliefs, and the cathedral precinct’s interplay of light and shade, aligning the print with the celebrated veduta tradition prized by Grand Tour travelers and connoisseurs of urban scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject itself is richly significant. Fanzago—often hailed as the foremost architect-sculptor of the Neapolitan Baroque—designed the spire to honor Naples’s patron saint, San Gennaro. Rising like a vertical axis through the square, the monument unites piety and civic pride. In this 1760 view, the obelisk anchors a living city: a crossroads of devotion, daily commerce, and architectural splendor set beside the metropolitan church, a reminder of Naples’s resilience and cultural vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and composition heighten the print’s charm. A muted, earth-toned palette—warm browns and soft greens in the buildings—sets the stage for carefully placed accents of red and blue in attire and architectural details. Overhead, a serene sky of gentle blues and warm pastels quiets the bustling square. The artist’s linear perspective draws the eye along the streets toward the spire, while the dome’s gentle curve softens the geometry of rectilinear facades. The balance of vertical thrust and horizontal calm lends the piece a timeless elegance, making it both a striking focal point and a versatile accent for classic or contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for lovers of Italian architecture, Baroque design, and sacred art, as well as anyone with fond memories of Naples. It’s ideal for Christmas, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or as a meaningful present for a friend returning from travels to Campania—an evocative glimpse of Naples’s heart to enjoy year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58091059347840,"sku":"UM00284551A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58091059380608,"sku":"UM00284552A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58091059413376,"sku":"UM00284553A","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58091059446144,"sku":"UM00284554A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58091059478912,"sku":"UM00284555A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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