Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: St. Peter's
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 17 13/16 x 22 1/16 in. (45.2 x 56 cm) plate: 13 7/16 x 16 5/16 in. (34.1 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(3.20)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the grandeur of Renaissance Rome with *Speculum Romanae Magniae: St. Peter's (1547), a engraving capturing the iconic basilica during its transformative reconstruction. Published by Antonio Salamanca and featuring designs by architects Antonio da Labacco and da Sangallo the Youngerkey figures in papal building projects—this print is part of the celebrated *Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae series. These engravings served as a visual encyclopedia of Rome's ancient and modern wonders, blending meticulous architectural detail with symbolic elements like coats of arms, evoking the city's e...
About the Artist
Antonio Salamanca|Antonio da Labacco|Antonio da Sangallo, the Younger ( |Italian (born Spain)) · |1478 – |1562
|Salamanca 1478–1562 Rome