Boog van Janus te Rome by Étienne Dupérac

Boog van Janus te Rome 1575

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aged paper

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toned paper

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mechanical pen drawing

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

Étienne Dupérac's 1575 engraving, *Boog van Janus te Rome*, depicts the Arch of Janus in Rome, a significant Roman monument, in a detailed and precise manner. The etching showcases the arch’s imposing structure, its intricate carvings, and its historical context, making it a valuable visual record of Roman architecture. Dupérac's work is considered a landmark in the development of architectural illustration. The detailed representation of the arch's ruins, along with other surrounding buildings, offers a glimpse into the urban landscape of 16th-century Rome.

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