ECL-Bn.12:32-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:32-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Porta S. Laurentii on Via Tiburtina
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 plain and has a single passageway. It bears three inscriptions, which are to be found in ILS no. 98 and CIL VI 1244-6.
Beneath the arch is the inscription:
Aquarum Marcia, Tepulae, et Juliae forma, quae nunc S. Laurentii porta vulgo appellatur. Ant. Lafreri typis/ Romae Anno sal M D L XVI
Beneath the arch is the inscription:
Aquarum Marcia, Tepulae, et Juliae forma, quae nunc S. Laurentii porta vulgo appellatur. Ant. Lafreri typis/ Romae Anno sal M D L XVI
Content (object)
arch
Dimensions
height (actual size): 487mm
width (actual size): 348mm
width (actual size): 348mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
1566
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• ILS (no. 98)
• CIL (VI. 1244-6)
• CIL (VI. 1244-6)