Arch of Septimius Severus, Frontal Elevation (above) and Side View (below)
before 1704
Medium
Red chalk, pen and brown and black ink, brush and gray wash, over black chalk
Dimensions
14 1/16 x 8 9/64 in. (35.7 x 20.7 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Helen and János Scholz, 1958
Accession Number
58.648.2(24)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the grandeur of ancient Rome through Jan Goeree's meticulous drawing of the *Arch of Septimius, Frontal Elevation (above) and Side Viewbelow)*, created before 1704 Dutch artist and engraver Janeree, active in the 17th and early 18th centuries, captured this iconic triumphal arch in Rome with architectural precision. Built around 203 AD to celebrate Emperor Septimius Severus's in Parthia, the arch stands as a masterpiece of Roman engineering, adorned with intricate reliefs depicting military triumphs and imperial family scenes. Goeree's work reflects the era's fascination with classi...
About the Artist
Jan Goeree · 1670–1731
Comment on works: Painter; Draughtsman; Engraver; History; Subjects in landscapes