54 Giacomo Lauro (ca. 1583–1650) – Ruins of the Temples of Hercules and Fortuna Virilis – Hand-coloured Copperplate Engraving (Circa 1630)
This architectural and topographical print depicts the ruins and reconstructed forms of two important ancient temples in Rome, the Temple of Hercules Victor (round temple, right) and the Temple of Portunus (or Fortuna Virilis, rectangular temple, left), alongside adjacent medieval or Renaissance structures. The scene is presented as a detailed view with figures in the foreground, and the composition focuses on the juxtaposition of ancient Roman ruins with buildings of the time. This plate is an illustration from Lauro’s major archaeological work, Antiquae Urbis Splendor (The Splendor of the Ancient City), which recorded the ancient monuments of Rome.
Giacomo Lauro was an Italian engraver, printmaker, and publisher active in Rome from the late 16th century to the mid-17th century. He worked extensively in depicting Roman antiquities and was instrumental in producing illustrative material for visitors and scholars during the Baroque era. His most celebrated work is the Antiquae Urbis Splendor, a compilation of detailed views of Rome’s ancient monuments, ruins, and reconstructions. This work, which was continually expanded and reprinted, established Lauro as a central figure in the visual documentation of Rome's historical landscape.
Artist or Maker: Giacomo Lauro
Dimensions: Approximately 19 × 26 cm
Medium: Hand-coloured Copperplate Engraving
Date: Circa 1630
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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