Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Trajan's Column 1581 - 1586

This 16th century engraving by Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla depicts Trajan's Column, a Roman triumphal column in Rome, Italy. The detailed depiction of the column's intricate carvings, as well as the surrounding buildings and landscape, showcases Brambilla's skill as a draftsman. The artwork, titled "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Trajan's Column," highlights the architectural splendor of Roman antiquity, a subject popular among Renaissance artists. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this piece, which exemplifies the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire through the eyes of a Renaissance artist.