Beschrijving

Copper-engraving depicting Amphitheatre of Statilius Taurus .

Made on behalf of burgomaster Nicolas Corver of Amsterdam by Johan Blaeu in A.D. 1660.

Published by Pierre Mortier. Framed in gilded frame.

In the upper right corner the waepon of Burgomaster Corver.

In the upper left corner in Latin: Nob. Amplissimo Prudentissimo Nicolao Corver consuli ac senatori Reip. Amstelodamensis DDD. J.Blaeu.

(in de lower corner right: ‘ L’amphitheatre de Statilius Taurus amis d’Auguste à Rome. Se vind à Amsterdam par Pierre Mortier)

This theatre was built in 29 before Christ and demolished in 64 after Christ.

68,5 x 78 (incl. frame)
39,5 x 51 cm (without passe partout)