A precise topographical etching of the Colosseum’s exterior during early preservation efforts
Visual Details
Description
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
The Subject
Roman architecture; Archaeological ruins; Grand Tour topography.
Technical Specifications
Achille Parboni
Etching and burin engraving
Circa 1820-1850
Vedute di Roma
“Veduta dell’Anfiteatro Flavio detto il Colosseo / Achil. Parboni inc.”
Fine rag paper
35 x 45 cm
Rome, Italy
Historical Significance
Captures the transition of the Colosseum from an abandoned ruin to a protected archaeological monument under Papal care.
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