ECL-Bn.12:77-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:77-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Theatre of Marcellus
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 reconstruction of the Theatre of Marcellus is shown from a high viewpoint to illustrate the interior as well as the exterior. The various parts are numbered and named in a key at top left.
Content (object)
amphitheatre
Dimensions
height (actual size): 405mm
width (actual size): 544mm
width (actual size): 544mm
Inscription
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Engraver)
Date
c.1540-1580