Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: View of Rome from the West 1557

Nicolas Beatrizet’s “Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: View of Rome from the West” is an etching that depicts a bird’s eye view of Rome. This detailed map was created in 1557, using the artist’s skillful hand to show the city's layout, including its buildings, streets, and surrounding countryside. The etching is a significant example of Renaissance cartography and showcases Rome in the mid-16th century. The map is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.