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Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Column of Trajan

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Column of Trajan by Anonymous, Italian, 16th century|Antonio Lafreri|Antonio da Labacco

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

mount: 26 5/16 x 19 1/2 in. (66.8 x 49.6 cm) sheet: 21 1/8 x 14 3/8 in. (53.6 x 36.5 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(1.95)

Tags

RomeColumnsArchitecture

About this artwork

This engraving by Anonymous, Italian, 16th century|Antonio Lafreri|Antonio da Labacco from 16th century represents the artistic and cultural achievements of its period. Printmaking during this era served multiple functions, providing affordable art for collectors, documenting contemporary life, and demonstrating technical virtuosity. The medium allowed wide distribution, making visual culture accessible beyond elite patronage. This example showcases period craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibiliti...

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