Boog van Constantijn te Rome 1575

This 1575 engraving by French artist Étienne Dupérac depicts the Arch of Constantine in Rome. The intricate detail and perspective of the arch, combined with the surrounding landscape and figures, exemplifies the artist's mastery of architectural and landscape illustration. Dupérac's detailed representation of the Arch of Constantine, a Roman triumphal arch, is a testament to his interest in classical architecture and the historical grandeur of the Roman Empire. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable document of Renaissance architectural studies and a testament to the enduring fascination with ancient Rome.