ECL-Bn.12:27/a-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:27/a-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Arch of Constantine
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 on a chequered pavement. In the attic is the dedicatory inscription as in ILS no. 694 or CIL VI 1139
Inscribed below the chequered pavement in the centre: Ant. Lafreriiij Romae
Inscribed below the chequered pavement in the centre: Ant. Lafreriiij Romae
Content (object)
arch
Dimensions
height (actual size): 346mm
width (actual size): 437mm
width (actual size): 437mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
c.1550
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• ILS (no. 694)
• CIL (VI 1139)
• CIL (VI 1139)