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A pair of engravings depicting four obelisks (Vatican Obelisk, Lateran Obelisk, Flaminio Obelisk, and the Esquiline Obelisk), the Santi Apostoli, and Trajan's Column. All of these were part of Pope Sixtus V's urban reform program.

A pair of engravings depicting four obelisks (Vatican Obelisk, Lateran Obelisk, Flaminio Obelisk, and the Esquiline Obelisk), the Santi Apostoli, and Trajan's Column. All of these were part of Pope Sixtus V's urban reform program.

A pair of engravings depicting the dome atop St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Library, both of which were parts of Pope Sixtus V's urban reform program.

A pair of engravings depicting the dome atop St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Library, both of which were parts of Pope Sixtus V's urban reform program.

An engraving depicting a Roman triumphal procession passing through a triumphal gate and accross the triumphal bridge (Pons Neronianus/Vaticanus) along the triumphal way (Via Triumphale) across the Tiber River. Above the scene, an angel flies, blowing on a trumpet that is draped with a flag bearing a crest with "S.P.Q.R." on it. The accompanying text discusses sources that claim St. Peter was buried near the Via Triumphale.

An engraving depicting a Roman triumphal procession passing through a triumphal gate and accross the triumphal bridge (Pons Neronianus/Vaticanus) along the triumphal way (Via Triumphale) across the Tiber River. Above the scene, an angel flies, blowing on a trumpet that is draped with a flag bearing a crest with "S.P.Q.R." on it. The accompanying text discusses sources that claim St. Peter was buried near the Via Triumphale.

An engraving depicting the Villa Medici and gardens in Rome.

An engraving depicting the Villa Medici and gardens in Rome.

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An engraving depicting the Villa Mattei, now known as Villa Celimontana, in Rome and the gardens surrounding.

An engraving depicting the Villa Mattei, now known as Villa Celimontana, in Rome and the gardens surrounding.

An engraving depicting the gardens and palace of Villa Montalto (also known as Villa Montalto Peretti, Villa Montalto Peretti Massimo, and Villa Negroni) in Rome. The entire complex was leveled to make room for the Roma Termini.

An engraving depicting the gardens and palace of Villa Montalto (also known as Villa Montalto Peretti, Villa Montalto Peretti Massimo, and Villa Negroni) in Rome. The entire complex was leveled to make room for the Roma Termini.

An engraving of the Belvedere Gardens in Vatican City, as well as the Vatican Palace and Belvedere Court.

An engraving of the Belvedere Gardens in Vatican City, as well as the Vatican Palace and Belvedere Court.

A letter from Girolamo Aleandro to his patron, Raffaele de' Medici, concerning the work done at the Diet, including the condemnation and arguments made against Luther. Aleandro discusses the drafting of an offical Imperial decree against Luther and discusses political tensions between the Holy Roman Empire and France.

A letter from Girolamo Aleandro to his patron, Raffaele de' Medici, concerning the work done at the Diet, including the condemnation and arguments made against Luther. Aleandro discusses the drafting of an offical Imperial decree against Luther and discusses political tensions between the Holy Roman Empire and France.

A letter from Girolamo Aleandro to his patron, Raffaele de' Medici, mentioning Luther's presence in Worms and commending himself further to Raffaele.

A letter from Girolamo Aleandro to his patron, Raffaele de' Medici, mentioning Luther's presence in Worms and commending himself further to Raffaele.

Summary: Translation, with additions, of Platina's Vitae pontificum.

Summary: Translation, with additions, of Platina's Vitae pontificum.

An engraved border to Descrizione di Roma moderna formata nvovamente. The engraving depicts a pair of figures, one holding a cross and chalice and the other holding an anchor flanking a crest with three bees (the Barberini family) crowned by a galero (bottom), a pair of cherubs with shields (one with the papal keys and the other with S.P.Q.R.

An engraved border to Descrizione di Roma moderna formata nvovamente. The engraving depicts a pair of figures, one holding a cross and chalice and the other holding an anchor flanking a crest with three bees (the Barberini family) crowned by a galero (bottom), a pair of cherubs with shields (one with the papal keys and the other with S.P.Q.R.

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Summary: This is an early Italian response to Martin Luther, attacking the schismatic monk on his own terms, in the vernacular for the benefit of laymen or simplici, as advertised on the title-page. The work is quite broad in its criticism and aims to refute not only Luther and his followers, but all heretics and even Jews.

Summary: This is an early Italian response to Martin Luther, attacking the schismatic monk on his own terms, in the vernacular for the benefit of laymen or simplici, as advertised on the title-page. The work is quite broad in its criticism and aims to refute not only Luther and his followers, but all heretics and even Jews.

An engraving depicting the Papal Palace (also known as the Vatican Palace, Apostolic Palace, and Palace of Sixtus V) and gardens located within the Vatican City in Rome.

An engraving depicting the Papal Palace (also known as the Vatican Palace, Apostolic Palace, and Palace of Sixtus V) and gardens located within the Vatican City in Rome.

This large-format broadside was probably issued to commemorate and popularize the canonization of Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) in November of 1610. Borromeo was a crucial interlocutor during the final sessions of the Council of Trent and also undertook many reforming practices while serving as the Archbishop of Milan. Although the engraving was printed in Antwerp, the text including the detailed captions demonstrate that it was intended for an Italian audience.

This large-format broadside was probably issued to commemorate and popularize the canonization of Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) in November of 1610. Borromeo was a crucial interlocutor during the final sessions of the Council of Trent and also undertook many reforming practices while serving as the Archbishop of Milan. Although the engraving was printed in Antwerp, the text including the detailed captions demonstrate that it was intended for an Italian audience.

An engraving of the gardens and palace of the Villa d'Este in Tivoli outisde of Rome.

An engraving of the gardens and palace of the Villa d'Este in Tivoli outisde of Rome.

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A pair of engravings depicting the Scala Sancta at St. John Lateran and statues of the Dioscuri with horses which were moved to the Piazza del Quirinale, both of which were a part of Pope Sixtus V's urban reform program.

A pair of engravings depicting the Scala Sancta at St. John Lateran and statues of the Dioscuri with horses which were moved to the Piazza del Quirinale, both of which were a part of Pope Sixtus V's urban reform program.

An engraving depicting the Villa Borghesia and its surrounding gardgens

An engraving depicting the Villa Borghesia and its surrounding gardgens

An engraving depicting the gardens and villa of the Pamphilli family, located near the Porta San Pancrazio in Rome.

An engraving depicting the gardens and villa of the Pamphilli family, located near the Porta San Pancrazio in Rome.