Unearth the forgotten
art of globe making
Following the lost precepts of an ancient Venetian tome, my quest to restore the mastery of the past has begun.
In the craft of Art, history is my compass
With my work, I strive to bridge history and art. After translating the Divine Comedy onto violins that tell stories beyond notes, I spent years reviving ancient craftsmanship across Italy. The result is a collection of globes that capture the unique spirit of the Venetian Republic.
Handmade globes from a peerless past
In 1693, the Venetian cosmographer Vincenzo Coronelli wrote the Epitome Cosmografica, an invaluable testament from history's most fabled globe-builder. Three centuries later, his teachings are once again put into practice.
TheGlobe
Each globe is crafted using 17th-century techniques and materials thanks to the combined efforts of skillful artisans from all over Italy.
Our Materials
Copper Plates
Maps are meticulously etched onto copper plates and hand-printed with oil-based ink for precise details.
Watercolours
Hand-crafted in Assisi with natural pigments, these colours ensure vividness and purity while honoring tradition.
Fabriano Paper
In the town of Fabriano, the European cradle of paper-making, a custom-made loom recreates Coronelli's 17th-century paper.
Larch Resin
Renowned in the 1700s for its strength and durability, this resin is used to provide a high quality finish.
Shellac
Used for finishing surfaces, this resin, obtained from the cochineal secretion, offers a natural shine and long-lasting protectiveness.
Starch glue
This glue, a mixture of 'beech marten heart' starch, resins and essential oils, is entirely chemical-free and long-lasting.
Jute fiber
The fabric of natural jute fibres, an environmentally friendly and sustainable raw material, lends the globe a unique resilience.
Chalk
The globe is moulded using only high-quality chalk, which guarantees a remarkably smooth and even surface.
Wood
The globe is made of wood, as Coronelli prescribes, to ensure a durable skeleton to this elaborate piece of work.
