Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Amphitheater at Verona by Anonymous

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Amphitheater at Verona 1560

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drawing, print, architecture

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drawing

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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print

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old engraving style

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sketch book

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hardpaper

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personal sketchbook

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arch

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

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architecture

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historical font

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"Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Amphitheater at Verona" is an anonymous 16th-century engraving that depicts a bird’s-eye view of the Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheater. The artist uses detailed lines and shading to render the structure's intricate details, providing viewers with a glimpse into the grandeur of Roman architecture and highlighting the architectural features of the amphitheater's tiers and arches. The work, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a fascinating historical document capturing the splendor of ancient Roman construction.

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