Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Pantheon by Anonymous

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Pantheon 1530 - 1580

drawing, print, architecture

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pencil drawn

drawing

amateur sketch

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

arch

golden font

architecture

building

This anonymous engraving, "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Pantheon" (c. 1530-1580), presents a detailed architectural view of the famous Roman temple. The print, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases the Pantheon's iconic dome and portico with intricate details. The inscription at the base, "M. AGRIPPA . L. F. COS. TERTIUM. FECIT," reveals the building's attribution to Marcus Agrippa, a Roman statesman who commissioned the original structure. This print exemplifies the Renaissance fascination with classical architecture and its enduring influence on later artists.