The historic library at Vallombrosa Abbey, Tuscany. The abbey was founded in the 11th century by Saint Giovanni Gualberto and became the mother house of the Vallombrosan Order. The library itself was built in 1584 by architect Alfonso Parigi and was later modernised in the Neoclassical style in the early 19th century. Its octagonal table and fitted bookcases were made by cabinetmaker Antonio Moschini. The large painting depicts the Donation of Matilda of Canossa to Saint Bernardo degli Uberti, painted by Donato Arsenio Mascagni in 1609.
I photographed Vallombrosa Abbey as part of my ongoing work with Agenzia del Demanio, documenting significant buildings within Italy's State-owned architectural heritage and the histories held within them. Photographs from this project are currently on display in the Serra at Villa Bardini in Florence as part of my exhibition Memoria e Visione, on view through September.
Small Size
Edition of 50 with 2 artist proofs
Unframed size: 64.96 x 44.64cm
Printing
- Your print is produced in-house at Gina Soden’s studio. The quality of your artwork is important, once printed Gina Soden personally checks each artwork individually.
- Prints are produced using Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta 325gsm Giclee, a premium quality paper, which is perfect for Gina Soden’s brightly coloured and textured images. This archival paper sets the benchmark for high colour depth and image definition.
Framing
- Your artwork will then be framed to conservation standard
- The frame profile will be approx 40mm wide by 30mm deep.
- Off-white textured acid free mount.
- 2mm clear standard picture glass (UV protected 66%) Low reflection and acrylic options available.
- Mounted onto acid free backing board.
- 2mm Kraftboard back.
- Fixings are included for hanging.
Delivery
- Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.
- Unframed works will be sent in a tube via a signed delivery service.
- Framed works will be safely packaged, crated and insured and will then be delivered via a courier or international shipper.