ECL-Bn.12:53-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:53-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Amphitheatre of Verona
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 view of the amphitheatre is given, indicating its actual state and including the cross section, interior and ground plan, as well as the elevation. Statues are still in situ in front of the third storey.
Above the amphitheatre is the inscription: Amphitheatri Veronen, diligens et accurata delineatio, quod ludis publicis, gladiatorio muneri, et fararum venationib. exhibendis, Imp. Caes. Aug. suasu, post bella civil. pace Pop.Ro. terra mariq parta, /nobilissima colonia Verona, opere rustico, in foro boario extra Urb. moenia, aere publico collocavit. Unum omnium quae nobis antiquitas reliquit, Civium perpetua diligentia, et quantum humana ope praestare/ potui, magis a temporum iniuria praeservatum. Anteriorem enim porticuum partem, quam alam vocant, ingenti terremotu quassatam, anno salut. MCXVII corruisse annalibus Veronensium proditum est.
In lower right in a scrolled panel is the inscription: Romae Anno MDLX/ Anton. Lafrerii Sequani formis/ ad genitivu archetypum fidelissime/ expressa.
Above the amphitheatre is the inscription: Amphitheatri Veronen, diligens et accurata delineatio, quod ludis publicis, gladiatorio muneri, et fararum venationib. exhibendis, Imp. Caes. Aug. suasu, post bella civil. pace Pop.Ro. terra mariq parta, /nobilissima colonia Verona, opere rustico, in foro boario extra Urb. moenia, aere publico collocavit. Unum omnium quae nobis antiquitas reliquit, Civium perpetua diligentia, et quantum humana ope praestare/ potui, magis a temporum iniuria praeservatum. Anteriorem enim porticuum partem, quam alam vocant, ingenti terremotu quassatam, anno salut. MCXVII corruisse annalibus Veronensium proditum est.
In lower right in a scrolled panel is the inscription: Romae Anno MDLX/ Anton. Lafrerii Sequani formis/ ad genitivu archetypum fidelissime/ expressa.
Content (object)
amphitheatre
Dimensions
height (actual size): 329mm
width (actual size): 383mm
width (actual size): 383mm
Inscription
9 written in pencil on the back of the engraving
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
1560