Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Temple of Fortune in Rome 1530 - 1580
nicolasbeatrizet
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, architecture
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
# print
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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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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heavy shading
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architecture
This engraving, "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Temple of Fortune in Rome," by Nicolas Beatrizet, depicts the Temple of Fortune in Rome, a Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Fortuna, the personification of luck and fortune. Beatrizet’s engraving portrays the temple’s grand architecture featuring its distinct Corinthian columns, brickwork, and pediment. This work, produced between 1530 and 1580, is a testament to the artist’s ability to capture the grandeur of Roman architecture, and it offers viewers a glimpse into the architectural beauty of ancient Rome.
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