Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Port of Rome
Medium
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 11 5/8 x 20 3/16 in. (29.6 x 51.2 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(2.4)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Created in 1581, *Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Port of Rome* is an etching and engraving that captures the bustling harbor of the Eternal City during the late Renaissance. Measuring roughly 12 by 20 inches, this detailed print belongs to a celebrated series documenting Rome’s ancient and contemporary wonders. It combines cartographic precision with lively scenes of ships and maritime activity, offering viewers both a functional map and an evocative portrait of the city’s vital connection to the sea. The work reflects the collaborative efforts of printmakers Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla, Cl...