1624 Lauro, Giacomo, Amphitheatrum Claudii, folio, copper engraving, Rome, Italy

The title indicates that this round arcaded structure was on the Campus Martius and was attributed to Emperor Claudius. Though Emperor Claudius appeared to have undertaken a number of important building projects, an amphitheater is not listed among these.

Amphitheatrum Claudii in Campo Marto

Lauro, Giacomo ( Jacobus Laurus )

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

Romae, Apresso Vitale Mascardi, Roma, 1612-1622 [1624].

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. 

Leaf: 21.3 x 29.8 cm

Blank to verso.