Gezicht op de Arena van Nîmes 1786

"Gezicht op de Arena van Nîmes," an engraving by Jean Baptiste Antoine Guibert, depicts the Roman amphitheater in Nîmes, France, from a western perspective. This 1786 print portrays the structure’s imposing scale and architectural details, including the layered arches and the expansive seating area. The inscription below the image provides historical context, noting the amphitheater’s construction by the Romans in 154 BC and its continued use into the 17th century. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the enduring legacy of Roman architecture and its significance in European history.