Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Wild Animals, from antique wall paintings, plate 1 1547

"Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Wild Animals, from antique wall paintings, plate 1," is an engraving from 1547. The image depicts a variety of animals, including an elephant, lions, a bull, and a deer, all rendered in a realistic and detailed style. The work is thought to be a copy of an antique wall painting, reflecting the artistic and scientific interests of the Renaissance period. The artist, who remains anonymous, captured the animal's anatomy with great precision, offering a glimpse into the 16th-century fascination with the natural world.