ECL-Bn.12:38-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:38-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Trajan's 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)
Various diagrams of the column are given. On left is a vertical section through the centre of the column; in centre, the column in elevation without its reliefs; on right five horizontal sections set by the place on the central diagram where they were taken. Measurements are given on all the diagrams and also two scales though without explanations.
Below the central column is inscribed: ANt. Lafrerii Romae
Below the central column is inscribed: ANt. Lafrerii Romae
Content (object)
column
Dimensions
height (actual size): 541mm
width (actual size): 365mm
width (actual size): 365mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
c.1540-1577