ECL-Bn.12:72-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:72-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Lateran Baptistry
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 section through the octagonal building is shown, its central cupola supported on columns which surround a sunken area. In this sunken area is a sarcophagus in the form of a bath tub. On left is the entrance portico, approached down a flight of steps.
Beneath the whole engraving is the inscription: Balnei Laterani, et in eo, ad curandam Constant. Caes. Elephantiasim, in/ noxio infantium sanguini suscipiendo primum parati Labri, ac mox conver/ sa in pietatem crudelitate, siusdem baptismo destinati, simulachrum. Romae/ANT. LAFRERI. EXC.
Beneath the whole engraving is the inscription: Balnei Laterani, et in eo, ad curandam Constant. Caes. Elephantiasim, in/ noxio infantium sanguini suscipiendo primum parati Labri, ac mox conver/ sa in pietatem crudelitate, siusdem baptismo destinati, simulachrum. Romae/ANT. LAFRERI. EXC.
Dimensions
height (actual size): 403mm
width (actual size): 482mm
width (actual size): 482mm
Inscription
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
c.1540-1570