Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Tivoli Palace and Gardens
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
sheet: 19 5/16 x 22 1/2 in. (49 x 57.2 cm) mount: 20 7/8 x 26 7/8 in. (53 x 68.2 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(3.64)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of Renaissance Rome with *Speculum Romanae Magnificent: Tivoli Palace and*, a stunning 1573 etching by French artist and architect Étienne DuPérac, published by Antonio Lafr. This large-scale print (sheet: 19 5/16 x 22 1/2 in.) captures the majestic palace and sprawling gardens of Tivoli—likely inspired by Emperor Hadrian's lavish Villa Adriana—showcasing symmetrical fountains, terraces, and lush landscapes that epitomize ancient Roman grandeur. As part of Lafreri's renowned *Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae* ("Mirror of Roman Magnificence"), a groundbreaking anthol...
About the Artist
Etienne DuPérac|Antonio Lafreri · 1535–1604
Comment on works: architect; painter