ECL-Bn.12:33-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:33-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Vatican Obelisk
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 obelisk is surmounted by a globe and has an inscription on its shaft: DIVO CAESARI DIVI IULII F AUGUSTO/ TI CAESARI DIVI AUGUSTO F AUGUSTO/SACRUM. The measurements of the obelisk are indicated and the method of jointing is shown.
In the panel bottom right with voluted border is the inscription:
OBELISCI VATICANI QUEM CUM ALII TUM NOS IPSI/NON ITA EXACTE ALIAS REPRAESENTAVIMUS/VERISSIMA EFFIGIES IUSTISSIMAQ PROPORTIONIS DIMENSIO/ Ant. Lafreri formis Romae M D L
In the panel bottom right with voluted border is the inscription:
OBELISCI VATICANI QUEM CUM ALII TUM NOS IPSI/NON ITA EXACTE ALIAS REPRAESENTAVIMUS/VERISSIMA EFFIGIES IUSTISSIMAQ PROPORTIONIS DIMENSIO/ Ant. Lafreri formis Romae M D L
Dimensions
height (actual size): 498mm
width (actual size): 307mm
width (actual size): 307mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
1550