Uva Salamanna - Muscat Grape

by Giorgio Gallesio

Dive into the colorful history of viticulture in the Mediterranean with this stunning reprint of the Uva Salamanna (Muscat of Alexandria). This hand-colored illustration created between 1817 to 1839 for the scientific tome Pomona Italiana – which remains Italy's first and greatest scientific work on its native fruits – showcases the Muscat grape in all its juicy splendor.

The works of Giorgio Gallesio are known for their exceptional nature and thorough studies in his fruit garden in Savona that later inspired Charles Darwin. This particular illustration perfectly highlights the weight of the ripened bunch of Vitis Vinifera grapes and balances it with delicate and detailed illustrations of the grapevine leaves. All of the lines in the illustration follow the traditional technique of aquatint engraving from the 19th century.

Whether you choose to decorate your kitchen, wine cellar, dining room or library, this print will add the touch of vintage charm and Old World Europe to your walls.