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The arch of Septimius Severus, Rome: the north side. Line engraving, 1583.
- Duchet, Claude, active 1565-1585.
- Date
- 1583 :
- Reference
- 2977738i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The print shows a massive relief sculpture on either side of the inscription: both sculptures show Roman troops attacking a city in the course of the Parthian campaigns of Septimius Severus. Parthian captives are shown in reliefs on the bases of the columns
Publication/Creation
Romae [Rome] : Claudii Ducheti formis, 1583 : Henricus van Schoel excudit.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; image 44.2 x 37.1 cm
Contributors
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 2977738i
Type/Technique
Languages
- Latin
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores