1973 Postcard: Michelangelo's Moses, Basilica S. Pietro in Vincoli, Rome Italy-image
1973 Postcard: Michelangelo's Moses, Basilica S. Pietro in Vincoli, Rome Italy-image

1973 Postcard: Michelangelo's Moses, Basilica S. Pietro in Vincoli, Rome Italy

$ 2.64

Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979 Artist: Michelangelo Continent: Europe Subject: Statue Postage Condition: Posted Brand/Publisher: Kodak Ektachrome Region: Lazio brand: Kodak Ektachrome Type: Printed (Lithograph) Era: Chrome Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Number of Items in Set: 1 Year Manufactured: 1973 Material: Paper Country of Origin: Italy Country: Italy City: Rome Signed: No Theme: Art

Description

1973 Postcard: Michelangelo's Moses, Basilica S. Pietro in Vincoli, Rome Italy. This exquisite vintage postcard captures the awe-inspiring masterpiece, Michelangelo's Moses, housed within the Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome, Italy. The front features a vibrant photographic reproduction, likely from Kodak Ektachrome film, showcasing the incredible detail of the marble sculpture, from the flowing beard and drapery to the powerful musculature, truly bringing this iconic Renaissance artwork to life. The reverse side reveals a piece of history, postmarked from Rome on May 21, 1973, complete with two Italian postage stamps depicting the Castles of Rocca Imperiale and Ivrea. A charming handwritten message details a grand time in Rome, mentioning visits to the Vatican and St. Peter's, offering a personal glimpse into a 1970s European travel experience. This postcard is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Italian art, Roman history, Michelangelo's works, and vintage travel ephemera.

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