Palatium Caesaris Parisiis, from a Series of Prints depicting (reconstructed) Buildings from Roman Antiquity 1530 - 1550

This engraving, “Palatium Caesaris Parisiis,” created by the Monogrammist G.A. & the Caltrop between 1530 and 1550, is part of a series depicting reconstructed Roman buildings. This particular print showcases a detailed perspective of a Roman temple, featuring ornate architectural elements and a figure standing atop the structure. The inscription “MERCVRII TEMPLVM” indicates it’s a temple dedicated to Mercury. This intricate engraving exemplifies the Renaissance interest in classical architecture and the desire to revive its forms. The piece is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.