ECL-Bn.12:34-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:34-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Obelisk and Antonine Column
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 and column are shown in their actual state against a landscape background. In the foreground is a river god in a stream, the she-wolf suckling the twins and sculptured fragments. The obelisk, which is plain, stands on a high base. The column has the legend COL.ANTONINI beneath the reliefs of its base.
Amongst the sculptured fragments, lower right is the inscription: Ant. Lafrerij. formis and a wing
Amongst the sculptured fragments, lower right is the inscription: Ant. Lafrerij. formis and a wing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 474mm
width (actual size): 342mm
width (actual size): 342mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
1550