Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Pantheon
Medium
Engraving; second state of two (Robert-Dumesnil)
Dimensions
Plate: 18 3/16 x 18 5/16 in. (46.2 x 46.5 cm) Sheet: 15 7/16 x 17 3/16 in. (39.2 x 43.6 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(1.18)
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About this artwork
"Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Pantheon" by Nicolaus van Aelst|Nicolas Beatrizet (French) from 1649 represents an important work in prints. Created in engraving; second state of two (robert-dumesnil), 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 expressio...
About the Artist
Nicolaus van Aelst|Nicolas Beatrizet · 1525–1615
Flemish, Brussels 1526–1613 Rome|