ECL-Bn.12:31/2-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:31/2-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Arch of Janus Quadrifrons
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 of Janus Quadrifrons is shown obliquely with its lower section restored, but its attic in a state of dilapidation. Almost identical to Bn. 30.1 but a small figure of Athena (?) is drawn on the socle of the left pier.
Engraved below the paved foreground: IANI QUADRIFRONTIS TEMPLUM ROMAE IN FORO BOARIO/
Ant. Lafreri formis Romae 1564
Engraved below the paved foreground: IANI QUADRIFRONTIS TEMPLUM ROMAE IN FORO BOARIO/
Ant. Lafreri formis Romae 1564
Content (object)
arch
Dimensions
height (actual size): 470mm
width (actual size): 347mm
width (actual size): 347mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
1564
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby, Top. Stud. (fig. 36)