A precise topographical etching of the Colosseum’s exterior during early preservation efforts
Features precise renderings of the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian architectural orders. A brick reinforcement structure with a white plaque is visible in the center, reflecting early modern preservation efforts. Staffage figures with umbrellas provide scale
Roman architecture; Archaeological ruins; Grand Tour topography.
Captures the transition of the Colosseum from an abandoned ruin to a protected archaeological monument under Papal care.
Detailed descriptions of paper quality, margins, and preservation state.
Direct history of the collection’s origin.
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