Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Maison antique a Nymmes 1530 - 1580
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, architecture
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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homemade paper
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pencil sketch
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sketch book
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hardpaper
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personal sketchbook
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arch
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folded paper
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paper medium
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architecture
This anonymous engraving from the 16th century, titled "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Maison antique a Nymmes," depicts a Roman temple. The artist meticulously renders the classical architecture, including the columns, pediment, and brick facade. The drawing's precise details, including the intricate ornamentation, suggest a careful study of Roman architectural elements. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the Renaissance fascination with Roman antiquity and its influence on architectural theory and practice.
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