Who created "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Corinthian base"?

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Corinthian base was created by Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi) in 1528.

What medium is "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Corinthian base"?

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Corinthian base is Engraving.

Is "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Corinthian base" in the public domain?

Yes, Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Corinthian base is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Corinthian base

Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi)

1528

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

sheet: 4 9/16 x 7 5/16 in. (11.6 x 18.6 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(2.29)

Tags

Architecture

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, where we encounter *Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Corinthian base*, a 1528 engraving by Agostinoiano (Agostino Musi). This intimate sheet, measuring just 4 9/16 x 7 5/16 inches, meticulously captures the ornate details of a Corinthian capital base from ancient Roman architecture—one of the most elaborate orders in classical design, known for its acanthus leaf motifs symbolizing natural abundance and imperial grandeur. Created during the Renaissance in Rome, Veneziano's print is part of the influential *Speculum Roma...

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Corinthian base

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