ECL-Bn.12:27-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:27-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Arch of Septimius Severus
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 all its relief sculpture and is set on a chequered pavement. In the attic is the dedicatory inscription as in ILS no. 425 or CIL VI 1033
Inscribed below the chequered pavement lower right: ANT. LAFRERI/SEQUANUS. EXCUD. ROMAE/M. D. XLVII
Inscribed below the chequered pavement lower right: ANT. LAFRERI/SEQUANUS. EXCUD. ROMAE/M. D. XLVII
Content (object)
arch
Dimensions
height (actual size): 437mm
width (actual size): 396mm
width (actual size): 396mm
Inscription
12 written in pencil on the back of the engraving
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
c.1547
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• ILS (no. 425)
• CIL (VI 1033)
• CIL (VI 1033)