Partial view of a Building [Templum Iovis Ultoris) from the series 'Ruinarum variarum fabricarum delineationes pictoribus caeterisque id genus artificibus multum utiles' 1554
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Lambert Suavius's "Partial view of a Building [Templum Iovis Ultoris]" is a detailed engraved print from 1554. This print is a part of the series 'Ruinarum variarum fabricarum delineationes pictoribus caeterisque id genus artificibus multum utiles,' which means "Designs of various ruined buildings, very useful for painters and other artists of that kind." The print, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a partial view of a circular Roman temple, showcasing its impressive columned facade and tiered platform. Suavius's work is notable for its meticulous attention to detail, offering valuable insights into ancient Roman architecture for artists and scholars alike.
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