{"id":1599,"date":"2026-05-21T08:53:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1599"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:22:44","slug":"campanile-di-pisa","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=campanile-di-pisa","title":{"rendered":"Campanile di Pisa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the timeless precision of classical European design and engineering into your home with this exceptional antique architectural print. Originally measured and drawn in 1817 by English architects Edward Cresy and George Ledwell Taylor, this masterfully drafted illustration documents the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa (<i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"328\">Campanile di Pisa<\/i>).<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Presented as a high-contrast monochrome engraving by Italian artist Ranieri Grassi, the composition juxtaposes the tower&#8217;s iconic exterior facade with an intricate interior cross-section. Set against a clean, warm ivory backdrop and accented by authentic technical details, this print infuses an instant layer of academic sophistication and historic elegance into any space.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History:<\/b> In 1817, British architects and scholars Edward Cresy and George Ledwell Taylor traveled through Tuscany to conduct a meticulous geometrical survey of Pisa&#8217;s medieval landmarks. At the time of their measurements, the legendary Romanesque bell tower had reached an inclination of exactly 5 degrees. Their brilliant, comprehensive findings were published in London in 1829 within their landmark folio, <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"413\">Architecture of the Middle Ages in Italy<\/i>. Engraved soon after by Ranieri Grassi to serve as a definitive record of Italian heritage, this historic plate remains one of the most celebrated and technically accurate architectural studies of the tower ever produced.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A magnificent example of 19th-century technical drafting, this composition provides an intimate, double-perspective view of the structural marvel. The left side showcases the grand exterior elevation, rendering every marble arch, Romanesque column, and the tiered loggias with crisp, mathematical precision. The right side features a vertical cross-section (<i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"373\">spaccato<\/i>), exposing the tower\u2019s massive hollow core wall construction and the path of its interior spiral staircase. Anchored at the base by precise archival dimension markers, an original scale rule, and flowing classical Italian cursive typography, the print offers a striking, clean graphic layout that anchors contemporary spaces beautifully.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\">Architects, civil engineers, history scholars, and collectors of antique technical blueprints or structural drawings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\">Home libraries, quiet executive offices, academic studies, or sophisticated hallways demanding an intellectual visual anchor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Industrial loft, modern minimalist, transitional, or traditional European interior styles that thrive on bold black-and-white art.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Artist:<\/b> Edward Cresy &amp; G.L. Taylor (Engraved by Ranieri Grassi) &#8211; Antique Art Poster<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"101\">Title:<\/b> Campanile di Pisa in Elevazione e Spaccato (Pisa Tower Elevation &amp; Section)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"184\">Subject:<\/b> Vintage Italian Architectural Blueprint and Structural Study<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"254\">Original Year:<\/b> c. 1829 (From 1817 Geometrical Survey)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"308\">Style:<\/b> Classical Architectural Engraving \/ Technical Fine Art Drafting<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bring the timeless precision of classical European design and engineering into your home with this exceptional antique architectural print. 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