ECL-Bn.12:41-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:41-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Pyrmaid of Cestius
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 pyramid is shown in its actual state with vegetation sprouting all over it. There are two inscriptions on it: ILS no. 917, CIL VI 1374. In the foreground are two figures.
Along the lower edge of the engraving: . SEPULCHRUM C CESTI EPULONIS OSTIENSI VIA/ ET PYRAMIDE ET MARMORE QUADRATO NOBILISSIMUM/ ATQ OMNIUM VETUSTISSIMUM/ ROMAE M D XLVII ANT. LAFRERII SEQUANI FORMIS
Along the lower edge of the engraving: . SEPULCHRUM C CESTI EPULONIS OSTIENSI VIA/ ET PYRAMIDE ET MARMORE QUADRATO NOBILISSIMUM/ ATQ OMNIUM VETUSTISSIMUM/ ROMAE M D XLVII ANT. LAFRERII SEQUANI FORMIS
Dimensions
height (actual size): 414mm
width (actual size): 309mm
width (actual size): 309mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
1547
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• ILS (no. 917)
• CIL (VI 1374)
• CIL (VI 1374)