Artwork description:

Original Edition

Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, 2013. Also known as 'The Pope's Well' (Pozzo di S. Patrizio), constructed between 1527 and 1537 by architect-engineer Antonio da Sangallo the Younger of Florence as requested by Pope Clement VII during the sack of Rome. The pope was concerned that the city's water supply would not be sufficient during a siege. The name was inspired by medieval legends that St. Patrick's Purgatory in Ireland gave access down to Purgatory, indicating something very deep.

The architect-engineer Antonio da Sangallo the Younger surrounded the central well shaft with two spiral ramps in a double helix, accessed by two doors, which allowed mules to carry empty and full water vessels separately in downward and upward directions without obstruction. The cylindrical well is 53.15 metres (174.4 ft) deep with a base diameter of 13 metres (43 ft). There are 248 steps and 70 windows provide illumination.

Available Editions:
Small Edition - A4 approx. (150) Printed by the artist.
Original Edition - A3 approx. (100) Printed by the artist.
Medium Edition - From A3 up to 30" width (150) Printed by 3rd party professional lab.
Large Edition - Above 30" long edge (150) Printed by 3rd party professional lab.

Artwork is signed and numbered by the artist on the front - UK ONLY up to A3 size. Larger prints or overseas cannot be signed as printed and shipped off site.

Rest assured your print will reach you in perfect condition - guaranteed or a replacement will be offered free of charge. Posted rolled in a tube, tracked 48hrs (UK), overseas varies by country.

Materials used:

8 colour archival quality pigment inks, 270gsm Platinum Lustre fine art paper

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