Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Amphiteathrum Castrense 1560
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, architecture
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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arch
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
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architecture
This 1560 engraving, "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Amphiteathrum Castrense," by an anonymous artist, depicts the Amphitheatrum Castrense, a large amphitheater built in ancient Rome. The detailed perspective drawing showcases the amphitheater's architectural grandeur, with its tiered seating, arched entrances, and ornate facade. This print, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the architectural prowess of ancient Roman engineering and the awe-inspiring scale of their public spaces.
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