COLLECTION NAME:
Splendore Dell' Antica Roma
Record
Title:
Leaf 83 - Circus Maximus
Creator:
Lauro, Giacomo
Description:
Circus Maximus. The Roman circus was designed for chariot races, though other events were held in these arenas.
Description:
The Circus Maximus was located between the Aventine and Palatine Hills and may have been established as early as sixth century BC by Tarquinius Priscus. Upgrades such as starting gates and turning posts were made on a number of occasions throughout the years. In 7 BC, it was described as one of the most beautiful structures in Rome. It was large measuring 2,037 feet long by 387 feet wide and could seat up to 150,000 people.
Description:
The verso of this leaf contains text in three languages with page title in Italian:
Subject:
Rome (Italy) -- Antiquities.
Subject:
Circus -- Rome.
Subject:
Rome (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Subject:
Circus Maximus
Publisher:
Andrea Fei, Roma, 1625
Date:
1625
Coverage:
Rome (Italy)
Coverage:
Italy
Type:
Still Image
Extent:
28.5 x 21 cm
Format/Medium:
Engravings
Source:
Splendore dell'antica Roma, in Jen Library Archives and Special Collections, Savannah College of Art and Design.
Rights:
Though this item is believed to be in the Public Domain, copyright may have been retained by the authors or creators of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
