ECL-Bn.12:28-2013
Parts
ECL-Bn.12:28-2013
Identification
Arch of Gallienus on Esquiline
assigned by cataloguer
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
The arch which has a single passageway, is very plain, its only decoration being on the capitals of the pilasters. Beneath the attic is a dedicatory inscription to Gallienus, which can be found in ILS no. 548 or CIL VI 1106
arch
height (actual size): 487mm
width (actual size): 347mm
width (actual size): 347mm
copper engraving on paper
Production
Unknown (Engraver)
c.1550
History and association
• ILS (no. 548)
• CIL (VI 1106)
• CIL (VI 1106)