ECL-Bn.12:26/2-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:26/2-2013
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. Unlike Bn. 12 no. 25.1 the paving is only beneath the passage and is not chequered
In the attic is the inscription:
SENATUS/POPULUS QUE ROMANUS/ DIVO TITO DIVI VESPASIANI F/ VESPASIANO AUGUSTO
and engraved on the ground lower right: ANT. LAFRERI/SEQUANUS.EXCUD. ROMA/M D XLVIII
In the attic is the inscription:
SENATUS/POPULUS QUE ROMANUS/ DIVO TITO DIVI VESPASIANI F/ VESPASIANO AUGUSTO
and engraved on the ground lower right: ANT. LAFRERI/SEQUANUS.EXCUD. ROMA/M D XLVIII
Content (object)
arch
Dimensions
height (actual size): 472mm
width (actual size): 368mm
width (actual size): 368mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
c.1548