Italy - Rome / Circus Maximus; François Halma - Circi et Quinque Ludicrorum Circensium... - 1701-1720
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François Halma’s uncoloured etching, titled “Circi et Quinque Ludicrorum Circensium”, depicts the Circus Maximus in Rome and measures 320 × 435 mm.
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Exquisite and celebrated aerial perspective of Rome’s Circus Maximus in the midst of the grand Roman games. The map offers a highly detailed archaeological and monumental reconstruction of the ancient stadium:
• The Central Spina: delicately decorated with celebratory monuments, miniaturized temples, characteristic sacred shrines, the famous circular counters (eggs and dolphins), and the majestic central obelisk.
• The Action Scenes: Within the arena’s basin, frenetic chariot races (bigae and quadrigae), heated ground combats (athletes and gladiators), and lively venationes (hunts of exotic animal groups) unfold simultaneously.
• Decorative Elements: On the right-hand margin is a rich Baroque cartouche supported by cherubs and allegorical elements, bearing the identifying Latin inscription: « Circi et Quinque Ludicrorum Circensium... ». At the bottom left appears the designer/engraver’s signature.
Exquisite and celebrated aerial perspective of the Circus Maximus in Rome during the grand Roman games. The map offers a highly detailed archaeological and monumental reconstruction of the ancient stadium:
• The Central Spina: Finely decorated with celebratory monuments, miniature temples, the characteristic sacred shrines, the famous counters of the laps (eggs and dolphins) and the majestic central obelisk.
• The Action Scenes: Within the arena’s basin, frenetic chariot races (bigae and quadrigae), heated land combats (athletes and gladiators), and lively venationes (hunts of groups of exotic animals) unfold simultaneously.
• Decorative Elements: On the right-hand margin is a rich Baroque cartouche supported by putti and allegorical elements, which bears the identifying Latin inscription: «CIRCI ET QUINQUE LUDICRORUM CIRCENSIUM PRISCIS MONUMENTIS GRAPHICA DEFORMATIO ONUPHRII PANVINII». At the bottom left appears the designer/engraver’s signature.
The sheet is intact, the inking is sharp and strong. Narrow side margins.
Exquisite and celebrated aerial perspective of Rome’s Circus Maximus in the midst of the grand Roman games. The map offers a highly detailed archaeological and monumental reconstruction of the ancient stadium:
• The Central Spina: delicately decorated with celebratory monuments, miniaturized temples, characteristic sacred shrines, the famous circular counters (eggs and dolphins), and the majestic central obelisk.
• The Action Scenes: Within the arena’s basin, frenetic chariot races (bigae and quadrigae), heated ground combats (athletes and gladiators), and lively venationes (hunts of exotic animal groups) unfold simultaneously.
• Decorative Elements: On the right-hand margin is a rich Baroque cartouche supported by cherubs and allegorical elements, bearing the identifying Latin inscription: « Circi et Quinque Ludicrorum Circensium... ». At the bottom left appears the designer/engraver’s signature.
Exquisite and celebrated aerial perspective of the Circus Maximus in Rome during the grand Roman games. The map offers a highly detailed archaeological and monumental reconstruction of the ancient stadium:
• The Central Spina: Finely decorated with celebratory monuments, miniature temples, the characteristic sacred shrines, the famous counters of the laps (eggs and dolphins) and the majestic central obelisk.
• The Action Scenes: Within the arena’s basin, frenetic chariot races (bigae and quadrigae), heated land combats (athletes and gladiators), and lively venationes (hunts of groups of exotic animals) unfold simultaneously.
• Decorative Elements: On the right-hand margin is a rich Baroque cartouche supported by putti and allegorical elements, which bears the identifying Latin inscription: «CIRCI ET QUINQUE LUDICRORUM CIRCENSIUM PRISCIS MONUMENTIS GRAPHICA DEFORMATIO ONUPHRII PANVINII». At the bottom left appears the designer/engraver’s signature.
The sheet is intact, the inking is sharp and strong. Narrow side margins.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Rome / Circus Maximus
Map maker/publisher
François Halma
Map/book title
Circi et Quinque Ludicrorum Circensium...
Period
1701-1720
Condition
Good
Technique
Etching
Additional Information
The Antiquities of Rome
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
320 mm
Width
435 mm
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