1624 Lauro, Giacomo, Column of Marcus Aurelius, quarto Master Engraving

The Antonine Column, more commonly referred to as the Column of Marcus Aurelius to avoid confusion with the Column of Antoninus Pius, was erected at the end of the 2nd century AD to celebrate Roman victory over the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians. The column was modelled after the Column of Trajan, featuring a continuous band of relief carving depicting various scenes of military conquest and expressions of imperial power.

Lauro, Giacomo ( Jacobus Laurus )

Antiquae Urbis Splendor, Hoc Est Praecipua Eiusdem Templa Amphitheatra Theatra Circi Naumachiae Arcus Triumphales Mausolea .

Romae, Apresso Vitale Mascardi, Roma, 1624.

21.4 x 29.4 cm

FINE ENGRAVING from one of the most influential and beautiful works on the monuments and antiquities of ancient Rome. The Antiquae urbis splendor, ('The Splendor of the Ancient City') served as an important reference book and source of inspiration for many writers and artists. Giacomo Lauro was a roman printmaker active from 1583 to about 1650.

Minor marginal staining.