Plate 3: trophies of Roman arms from decorations above the windows on the second floor of the Palazzo Milesi in Rome 1656

This etching, part of a series of prints documenting the Palazzo Milesi in Rome, shows a collection of Roman military trophies, including a helmet adorned with a winged figure, a shield, and a gauntlet. The intricate detail and masterful use of light and shadow by artist Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi, a prolific engraver of the 17th century, bring the objects to life, offering viewers a glimpse into the decorative elements of a Roman palace. The inscription indicates this etching was made in 1656, after a design by Polidoro da Caravaggio. This work is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.