Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome – Gothic Church Interior, 1868

Religion · 19th century

Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome – Gothic Church Interior, 1868

€ 340

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1868
Sheet size: 50 × 34.7 cm (19.7 × 13.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14203-9

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Condition report: Even age toning; light foxing in margins; image area clean.

About this sheet

Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome – Gothic Church Interior, 1868

This sophisticated lithograph presents the interior of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome’s principal Gothic church. The soaring arches, richly decorated ceiling, and distant altar are rendered with exceptional clarity by Philippe Benoist, while visitors move quietly through the space.

Published in Paris between 1867 and 1869, this plate documents one of Rome’s most distinctive churches, built atop an ancient temple site. Benoist emphasizes the architectural contrast between Gothic structure and Roman context, making the image both visually striking and historically informative.

Delicate tinting enhances spatial depth and architectural detail. The print appeals strongly to collectors of church interiors, Gothic architecture, and Roman art history.

Condition report: Even age toning; light foxing in margins; image area clean.

Framing tips: Wide ivory mat with a dark frame to enhance architectural depth.