Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Sepulchre of Augustus 1575

This 1575 engraving by Étienne Dupérac, titled *Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Sepulchre of Augustus*, depicts the Mausoleum of Augustus, a monumental tomb built for the first Roman Emperor. Located near the Church of San Rocco in Rome, the mausoleum features a cylindrical base, a domed roof, and a series of decorative elements, including an obelisk. The engraving, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the grandeur and architectural detail of this significant ancient structure. It exemplifies the 16th-century revival of interest in classical Roman architecture and its influence on Renaissance art.