Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Amphitheater at Verona 1560
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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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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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columned text
"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 The work, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a fascinating historical document capturing the splendor of ancient Roman construction.
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