Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Portraits of the Wives of Emperors 1587
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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type repetition
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natural stone pattern
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rippled sketch texture
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ink paper printed
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detailed texture
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chalky texture
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carved into stone
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men
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repetition of white colour
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imprinted textile
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This 1587 engraving by an anonymous artist, titled *Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Portraits of the Wives of Emperors,* is a fascinating look into Roman history. The intricate detail of each portrait, arranged in a grid of 60, depicts the wives of Roman emperors in profile, offering a glimpse into the cultural and political roles of women during this period. *Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae* is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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