Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Jupiter (Jupiter in aedibus Card. Burghesij)
16th century
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 16 5/8 x 13 1/8 in. (42.3 x 33.3 cm) plate: 4 15/16 x 3 1/8 in. (12.5 x 8 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(2.163)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the grandeur of Renaissance Rome with this 16-century engraving from the *Speculum Romana Magnificentiae* ("Mirror of Roman Magnificence"), a renowned anthology of prints compiled by publisher Antonio Lafr, with contributions from engravers like Philippe Thomassin and anonymous artists. Titled *Jupiter (Jupiter aedibus Card.hesij)*, it the king of the gods in the opulent residence of Cardinal Borghese, blending classical mythology with contemporary Roman palace life. This series captivated collectors across Europe, fueling the era's obsession with antiquity during the Renaissance rev...
About the Artist
Anonymous|Philippe Thomassin|Antonio Lafreri
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...