ECL-Bn.12:54-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:54-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Colosseum
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 colosseum is shown in its actual state, partly buried. Figures are included.
Along the lower edge is teh inscription: THEATRUM SIVE COLISEUM ROMANUM ANT. LAFRERI/ SEQUANI FORMIS
Along the lower edge is teh inscription: THEATRUM SIVE COLISEUM ROMANUM ANT. LAFRERI/ SEQUANI FORMIS
Content (object)
amphitheatre
Dimensions
height (actual size): 320mm
width (actual size): 444mm
width (actual size): 444mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
C.1560
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby, Top. Stud. (Top.Stud. fig 62)