Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Fountain and Basin
Medium
Engraving and etching
Dimensions
sheet: 17 1/2 x 13 in. (44.5 x 33 cm) plate: 14 x 9 7/16 in. (35.5 x 24 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1941
Accession Number
41.72(2.92)
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About this artwork
This engraving and etching by Claudio Duchetti|Pieter Perret from 1581 represents the artistic and cultural achievements of its period. Printmaking during this era served multiple functions, providing affordable art for collectors, documenting contemporary life, and demonstrating technical virtuosity. The medium allowed wide distribution, making visual culture accessible beyond elite patronage. This example showcases period craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities, offering insights into histor...
About the Artist
Claudio Duchetti|Pieter Perret ( |Italian) · |1565 – |1585
|Italian, active Venice and Rome, ca. 1565–died ca. 1585