Admiranda romananum antiquitatum ac veteris sculpturae vestigia 1693

"Adventus Augusti Syriae," a 1693 engraving by Pietro Santi Bartoli, depicts a scene from a Roman relief sculpture. The print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, portrays a triumphant Roman emperor on horseback, likely a representation of Emperor Augustus, being greeted by kneeling figures. Bartoli, a renowned Italian artist known for his meticulous depictions of classical art, captures the detail and grandeur of the original relief, offering a glimpse into Roman imperial imagery and its impact on later art. The engraving showcases Bartoli's skill in rendering the intricate folds of drapery and the expressive gestures of the figures, making it a valuable resource for studying both Roman and Baroque art.