Who created "Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome"?

Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome was created by Bartolomeo Neroni (Il Riccio) in 1505–71.

When was "Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome" created?

This artwork was created 1505–71.

What medium is "Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome"?

Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome is Pen and ink, brush and brown wash.

Is "Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome" in the public domain?

Yes, Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome

Bartolomeo Neroni (Il Riccio)

1505–71

Medium

Pen and ink, brush and brown wash

Dimensions

11 1/16 x 10 1/8in. (28.1 x 25.7cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880

Accession Number

80.3.632

Tags

ArchesArchitecture

Art Historical Context

Behold the intricate *Arch of Septimius Severus Rome*, a captivating drawing by the Sienese artist Bartolomeo Ner, known as Il Riccio (5–1571). Created during the Renaissance with pen and ink heightened by brush and brown wash this 11 1/16 x 10 1/8-inch sheet masterfully captures the grandeur of one of ancient Rome's most iconic triumphal arches, erected in 203 AD to celebrate Emperor Septimius Severus's victories the Parthians. Neroni's precise lines and subtle washes evoke the arch's towering three-bay structure, adorned with relief sculptures of battles and imperial processions, inviting vi...

About the Artist

Bartolomeo Neroni (Il Riccio) · 1505–1571

Bartolomeo Neroni, known as Il Riccio or Riccio Sanese, was a multifaceted artist of the Sienese School, born around 1505 in Siena, Italy, where he spent his life and died in 1571. A painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and even manuscript illuminator, Neroni exemplified the Renaissance ideal of the polymath, blending artistic creativity with practical ingenuity. His nickname "Il Riccio," meani...

Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome

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