Naval engagement set inside a Roman arena, with the river Tiber and nymphs at lower left and right 1577 - 1585

Étienne Dupérac's "Naval engagement set inside a Roman arena, with the river Tiber and nymphs at lower left and right" is a 16th century engraving depicting a naval battle staged in a Roman arena. Created between 1577 and 1585, it shows a scene of action-packed maritime combat, with numerous ships clashing in the center, surrounded by spectators filling the stands. The artist's meticulous detail, including the realistic depiction of ships, figures, and the Roman arena, captures the excitement and spectacle of such events in ancient Rome. The inclusion of the river Tiber and nymphs, symbolic of Roman mythology and the city's history, further enhances the artistic and historical significance of this work.