9270 Willem Goeree (1635–1711) – View of Tiber Island and the Ruins of the Senatorial Bridge – Engraving (c. 1725)

This engraving presents a detailed topographical view of Rome, with the main panel illustrating the Tiber Island (Insulae Tiberinae) and the remnants of the Pons Senatorius, or Ponte Rotto. The scene is populated with figures and boats along the river. The upper register displays related Roman antiquities, including coins, relief sculptures, a vase, and vignettes of a galley and another bridge, contextualizing the main view within a study of ancient Rome.Willem Goeree was a Dutch Golden Age bookseller, publisher, and artist from Middelburg. He was a prolific writer on topics including art theory, painting, drawing, and architecture. As an engraver, he contributed illustrations and views to significant historical and antiquarian publications of his time.