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Object number

ECL-Bn.12:50-2013

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Identification

Title

Amphitheatrum Castrense

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)

A restored view of the amphitheatre is given, showing elevation, cross-section, seating and ground plan. A few figures are included.
Inscribed on a block of stone in the corner lower left: Amphiteatrum quod in Exquiliniis non procul/a templo S.Crucis in Hierusalem lateritium vi/situr, de vicino Tiberii Caes. castro, cognomen ca/strense consecutum, Ant. Lafrer. Sequani formis/Roma MDLX

Content (object)

amphitheatre

Dimensions

height (actual size): 335mm
width (actual size): 468mm

Materials & techniques note

copper engraving on paper

Production

Person

Date

1560

History and association

Previous ownership

References

• Ashby, Top. Stud. (Top Stud. fig 77)
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