ECL-Bn.12:25/1-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:25/1-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Arch of Titus
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
The volume Bn 12 is described in Fa 4 as : 'Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae in loose sheets being points of ye most famous remains of buildings, amphitheatres, temples, columns, triumphal arches, mausoleums and statues in Rome - engraved by Lafrerius, Barlachus, Aen. Vicus and others'
Description
Content (description)
The arch is shown with a sacrifice scene beneath the attic, on left a submission scene, on right a sacrifice. The passage reliefs are suggested. In the attic is the inscription
SENATUS/POPULUS QUE ROMANUS/ DIVO TITO DIVI VESPASIANI F/ VESPASIANO AUGUSTO
and engraved on the chequered paving lower right: A.S Excud.
SENATUS/POPULUS QUE ROMANUS/ DIVO TITO DIVI VESPASIANI F/ VESPASIANO AUGUSTO
and engraved on the chequered paving lower right: A.S Excud.
Content (object)
arch
Dimensions
height (actual size): 450mm
width (actual size): 335mm
width (actual size): 335mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Salamanca, Antonio, 1478 - 1562 (Engraver)
Date
c.1552
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• ILS (no. 265)