Bilder Giacomo Lauro (Active 1584–1637) – Ruins of the Portico of Jupiter Stator – Engraving (1612)

Beskrivning

"Vestigia Porticvs Iovis Statoris" shows the standing remains of the Temple of Jupiter Stator, featuring three prominent Corinthian columns supporting a fragment of the entablature. The scene includes figures and a pack animal moving through the forum, emphasizing the scale of the classical ruins against the contemporary life of Rome. This engraving is a copper engraving from Antiquae Urbis Splendor, published in Rome. The work illustrates the seventeenth-century state of the Roman Forum and reflects the era's scholarly interest in identifying and preserving the remnants of the ancient city.

Giacomo Lauro was an Italian engraver and printer active in Rome during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. He is celebrated for his comprehensive documentation of Roman antiquities, blending archaeological observation with artistic reconstruction. His publication, Antiquae Urbis Splendor, became a seminal work for the study of classical architecture and topography. Lauro’s prints were highly influential in shaping the European perception of ancient Rome. His meticulous technique and dedication to historical themes established him as a key figure in the Roman printmaking tradition.

Artist or Maker:
Giacomo Lauro.

Dimensions:
Approximately 18 cm x 24 cm.

Medium:
Engraving.

Date:
1612.

Condition Report:
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