The amphitheatre, Verona, called the Arena. Line engraving, 1560.
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Description
A segment of the theatre on the left is missing, according to the lettering, as a result of an earthquake in the year 1117
Publication/Creation
Romae [Rome] : Anton. Lafrerii Sequani formis ad genitivum archetypum fidelissime expressa, Anno MDLX [1560] : Henricus van Schoel excudit
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; platemark 31.9 x 47 cm
Lettering
Amphitheatri Veronen. diligens & accurata delineatio, quod ludis publicis, gladiatorio muneri, et ferarum venationib. exhibendis imp. Caes. Aug. suasu, post bella civil. pace pop. Ro. terra marique parta, nobilissima colonia Verona, opere rustico, in foro boario extra urb. moenia, aere publico collocavit. Unum omnium quae nobis antiquitas reliquit, civium perpetua diligentia, et quantum humana ope praestari potuit, magis a temporum iniuria praeservatum. Anteriorem enim porticuum partem, quam alam vocant, ingenti terremotu quassatam, anno salut. MCXVII. corruisse annalibus Veronensium proditum est. Anton. Lafrerii Sequani formis ad genitivum archetypum fidelissime expressa
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2977784i
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