Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Trophies of Marius
16th century
Medium
Engraving and etching
Dimensions
sheet: 19 1/8 x 13 3/8 in. (48.5 x 34 cm) plate: 14 15/16 x 10 1/2 in. (38 x 26.7 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(3.10)
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About this artwork
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Trophies of Marius by Antonio Lafreri|Anonymous, 16th century. Created in Engraving and etching, this work exemplifies the artistic practices and cultural values of its period. The piece reflects the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of its historical and cultural context. As part of the Drawings and Prints collection, it contributes to our understanding of artistic development and cultural expression. The work serves as both an aestheti...
About the Artist
Antonio Lafreri|Anonymous · 1507–1577
Antonio Lafreri, born Antoine du Pérac Lafréry around 1512 in Orgelet in the County of Burgundy (modern-day France), emerged as one of the most influential print publishers of the 16th century after settling in Rome around 1540. His early life and training remain sparsely documented, with no records of specific teachers or art schools; he arrived in the Eternal City as an engraver, producing works...