Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Plan of St. Peter's

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Plan of St. Peter's by Etienne DuPérac

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

sheet: 18 9/16 x 16 5/16 in. (47.2 x 41.5 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(3.29)

Tags

RomeArchitecture

About this artwork

"Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Plan of St. Peter's" by Etienne DuPérac (French) from 1569 represents an important work in prints. Created in engraving, this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. As a print, it demonstrates reproductive techniques of the period. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into artistic practices and cultural context. It demonstrates the evolution of artistic expression and technical methods during this period. Held in a...

About the Artist

Etienne DuPérac · 15351604

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