ECL-Bn.13:49-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.13:49-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Amphitheatre of Verona
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bn 13. 49 and 50 are catalogued together being the two halves of the same image.
Description
Content (description)
The amphitheatre is shown from a high viewpoint so as to illustrate both the exterior and the interior. Many figures are included, with spectators in the amphitheatre, carriages driving round and jousting (?) taking place. At bottom left a draped female sits holding a billowing flag, on which are a cross and a winged lion. Two putti at her feet hold a coat of arms. At bottom right reclines a river god with urn and rudder; by his side is a putto and fruits on the ground.
On a fillet held at each end by putti, five on left, four on right is the inscription: AMFITEATRO DETTO LARENA DI VERONA.
Along the lower edge of Bn 13. 49 is the dedication: AGLI ILLMI SIG. PRONI. COLMI LI SIG. PROVEDITORI A CONSIGLIO DELLA CITTA DI VERONA ..... Valentin Masieri 21 Ge.o. 1696
On a fillet held at each end by putti, five on left, four on right is the inscription: AMFITEATRO DETTO LARENA DI VERONA.
Along the lower edge of Bn 13. 49 is the dedication: AGLI ILLMI SIG. PRONI. COLMI LI SIG. PROVEDITORI A CONSIGLIO DELLA CITTA DI VERONA ..... Valentin Masieri 21 Ge.o. 1696
Content (object)
amphitheatre
Dimensions
height (actual size): 787mm
width (actual size): 484mm
width (actual size): 484mm
Inscription
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Masieri, Valentin (Engraver)
Date
1696