Bilder Giacomo Lauro (ca. 1583–1650) – Ruins of the Amphitheater of Titus Statilius Taurus (Vestigia Amphitheatrii D. Statilii Tauri) – Hand-coloured Copperplate Engraving (Circa 1630)

Beskrivning

This architectural and topographical print is from Giacomo Lauro’s authoritative series, Antiquae Urbis Splendor (The Splendor of the Ancient City). The print illustrates the ruins of the Amphitheater of Titus Statilius Taurus in Rome, shown largely dilapidated but still recognizable as a grand structure, with the interior portion converted into gardens or cultivated fields. The extensive Latin text at the bottom provides historical context and describes the location of the structure and its later transformation.

Giacomo Lauro was an Italian engraver, printmaker, and publisher active in Rome from the late 16th century to the mid-17th century. He worked extensively in depicting Roman antiquities and was instrumental in producing illustrative material for visitors and scholars during the Baroque era. His most celebrated work is the Antiquae Urbis Splendor, a compilation of detailed views of Rome’s ancient monuments, ruins, and reconstructions. This work, which was continually expanded and reprinted, established Lauro as a central figure in the visual documentation of Rome's historical landscape.

Artist or Maker: Giacomo Lauro

Dimensions: Approximately 19 × 26 cm

Medium: Hand-coloured Copperplate Engraving

Date: Circa 1630

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.