Who created "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ionic Base"?

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

What medium is "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ionic Base"?

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ionic Base is Engraving.

Is "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ionic Base" in the public domain?

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

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ionic Base

Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi)

1528

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

sheet: 4 1/2 x 7 1/16 in. (11.4 x 17.9 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(2.13)

Tags

Architecture

Art Historical Context

Step into the Renaissance fascination with ancient Rome through *Speculum Romanae Magnificent: Ionic Base*, a delicate 1528 engraving by Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi This print is part of the iconic *Speculum Romanae Magniae* ("Mirror of Roman Magnific") series, a vast collection of over 500 plates compiled by publisher Antonio Lafreri. Veneziano, a skilled Italian engraver working in Rome, captured the intricate details of a classical Ionic base—a pedestal element from the Ionic order, known for its elegant volutes and refined proportions that defined Roman architecture. Engraving, ...

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ionic Base

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