ECL-Bn.12:6-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:6-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Castel S. Angelo
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 Castel S. Angelo is shown from the North East across the river, with its entrance bridge on the left.
Beneath the image is engraved: CASTELLO ANGELO DI ROMA and, smaller: ANT. LAFRERI/SEQUANI FORMIS
Beneath the image is engraved: CASTELLO ANGELO DI ROMA and, smaller: ANT. LAFRERI/SEQUANI FORMIS
Dimensions
height (actual size): 286mm
width (actual size): 394mm
width (actual size): 394mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby, Top. Stud. (Similar to Ashby Top. Stud. fig. 24)