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Acquaforte - Fine Art Etchings since 1977

At L'IPPOGRIFO STAMPE D'ARTE, a stone's throw from Florences's Ponte Santa Trinita, the Raffaelli family create traditional etchings using time-honored techniques. Browse their collection of landscapes, cityscapes, flora and fauna, with a special emphasis on scenes of Florence. Art lovers will find realism, whimsy and everything in between in these finely crafted engravings, making them a unique artistic remembrance of Firenze.

A 500-YEAR-OLD TRADIZION

In the art district of Oltrarno

Beautify your living spaces with a unique engraving that is quintessentially Florentine! Created by master artisan Gianni Raffaelli using techniques developed in the 16th century, these exclusive works display a technical mastery that melds tradition with an artistic soul.

Enjoy our varied collection, from simple-themed subjects to spellbinding tableaux, in classic black and white or delicate hand-painted watercolor.

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Florence - panoramica grande
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Florence - panoramica grande

295.00
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Babel
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Babel

300.00
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Wheat field in Toscana
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Wheat field in Toscana

150.00
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What they say about us

  • I purchased 5 etchings from Gianni. Every time I look at my "Ponte Vecchio" I am transported back to Florence. Looking forward to walking into that shop again someday.....
    Paul Gerthoffer
  • Absolutely incredibly beautiful etchings and paintings by real contemporary Italian artists that happen to be married too. Very charming shop, very glad I walked in.
    Raven Mischke
  • Ordered a beautiful etching via their Instagram page. The son of the family who own this shop was so helpful and had the etching ready for me to collect. Would definitely return!
    Sinéad McGowan
  • A magical shop with fantastic pieces of original art. We are already looking forward to our next trip to Florence so we can come back and buy another piece! We also enjoyed meeting Oggy the doggy. Thank you from Sweden!
    Linnea Tamlin