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Mirror of Roman Magnificence
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae
Trophies of Marius from the Cimbrian War
Mirror of Roman Magnificence
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae
Unidentified artist, Italian, 16th century
Possibly published by: Antonio Lafreri (French (worked in Italy), 1512–1577)
Possibly published by: Antonio Lafreri (French (worked in Italy), 1512–1577)
about 1540-1560
Medium/Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 39 × 24.2 cm (15 3/8 × 9 1/2 in.)
Platemark: 38.4 × 24 cm (15 1/8 × 9 7/16 in.)
Platemark: 38.4 × 24 cm (15 1/8 × 9 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP1483
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Huelsen 27c
DescriptionThis plate has appeared in volumes of the Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae, and was therefore presumably published by Antonio Lafreri.
Marks
Verso, bottom center, stamped in red ink, the mark of Henry F. Sewall, New York (1816-1896)(Lugt 1309); verso, bottom right, stamped in violet ink, the mark of the MFA Harvey D. Parker Collection (Lugt 1870)
InscriptionsEngraved in the plate, "TROPHEA MARII DE BELLO CYMBR. PUTAT AD AED. D. EUSEB. ROMAE"
Translation: Trophy of Marius from the Cimbrian War
Translation: Trophy of Marius from the Cimbrian War
ProvenanceEarly provenance not researched; Henry F. Sewall (1816-1896, New York, Lugt 1309); purchased by MFA, November 1897.