Aerarii Publici Rome, from a Series of Prints depicting (reconstructed) Buildings from Roman Antiquity 1530 - 1550

This is a print depicting the “Aerarii Publici”, a Roman building, by the Monogrammist G.A. & the Caltrop, a 16th-century artist whose identity remains unknown. This engraving is part of a larger series of prints depicting reconstructed buildings from Roman Antiquity. The artist used a highly detailed and precise style to capture the architectural features of the building, emphasizing its grandeur and complexity. This print offers a glimpse into the historical and architectural knowledge of the Renaissance era, as artists sought to understand and recreate the lost glories of the ancient world.