Perspective of the Tomb of P. Vibius Maranius, near Rome

People:

Antoine Lafréry (publisher)
Unknown, Italy, mid 16th century (engraver (printmaker))
P. Vibius Maranius (patron)

Title:

Perspective of the Tomb of P. Vibius Maranius, near Rome

Date:

printed 1551

Form:
works of art

Quantity / Object type:
1 print(s)

Stage and Purpose:

record drawing

Technique and media:

Engraving on laid paper

Dimensions:

sheet: 49.7 x 34.3 cm (19 9/16 x 13 1/2 in.)

Reference number:

DR1979:0285

Drawing Type:

line drawing

Method of Projection:

perspective drawing

Point of View:

general view
exterior view

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- Sheet has an old horizontal fold through c.

Inscription:

inscribed and dated - by the engraver ? in the plate on the image, u.c.: "D M S / P VIBI P F MARIANI E M V PROC / E T PRAESIDI PROV SARDINIAE [...]" [on monument]; and in the plate below the image, l.l. to b.: "In via Cassia; Roma, ad tertium lapidem; monumentum marmoreum; huiusmodi forma, / et ornamentis; exesum prope vetustate Antonij Lafreri formis Romae 1551" numbered - by an unknown hand, in graphite, on the print outside the plate mark, u.r.: "42"

Subject:

architecture
sculpture

Credit line:
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

Actions:

Add to folder

Request these items

Email this list to yourself (or someone else)

Your folder is empty.

Please complete this form to make a request for consultation. A copy of this list will also be forwarded to you.

Your contact information

First name:

Last name:

Email:

Phone number:

Notes (optional):

We will contact you to set up an appointment. Please keep in mind that your consultation date will be based on the type of material you wish to study. To prepare your visit, we'll need:

— At least 2 weeks for primary sources (prints and drawings, photographs, archival documents, etc.)
— At least 48 hours for secondary sources (books, periodicals, vertical files, etc.)

Back to list

Submit