ECL-Bn.12:50-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:50-2013
Object type
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
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
width (actual size): 468mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
1560
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby, Top. Stud. (Top Stud. fig 77)