1624 Laurus, Quirinal Palace and its gardens, Rome, engraving

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.

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: 31 x 22 cm

No text to verso.

This is an engraving of the Quirinal Palace and its gardens in Rome, Italy. The image is titled "PONTIFICIAR AEDIVM HORTORVMQVIORINALIVM," which translates to "Of the Papal Buildings and the Quirinal Gardens". It depicts the palace and its extensive gardens, which were built over several decades by various popes.