Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Circus Maximus
Medium
Engraving; first state of three
Dimensions
sheet: 14 15/16 x 21 7/8 in. (38 x 55.5 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(1.67)
Rights
Public Domain
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About this artwork
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Circus Maximus by Nicolas Beatrizet|Michele Tramezzino|Pirro Ligorio, 1553. Created in Engraving; first state of three, this work exemplifies the artistic practices and cultural values of its period. The piece reflects the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of its historical and cultural context. As part of the Drawings and Prints collection, it contributes to our understanding of artistic development and cultural expression. The work ser...
About the Artist
Nicolas Beatrizet|Michele Tramezzino|Pirro Ligorio · 1515–1566
Nicolas Beatrizet, born around 1515 in Lunéville, Lorraine (then part of the Holy Roman Empire), emerged as one of the most prolific French engravers of the 16th century. Little is known about his early life and training, with no records of specific teachers or apprenticeships, though regional influences from German and Italian printmaking likely shaped his skills before he arrived in Rome around ...