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This is a drawing of an architectural monument, specifically a triumphal arch. The structure features three archways, with a large central arch flanked by two smaller ones. The arch is richly decorated with carvings, reliefs, and inscriptions. The reliefs depict various figures and scenes, and are surrounded by detailed architectural elements such as columns and pilasters. Above the central arch, there is a large Latin inscription. The base of the monument sits atop a checkerboard pattern floor.
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This is a drawing of an architectural monument, specifically a triumphal arch. The structure features three archways, with a large central arch flanked by two smaller ones. The arch is richly decorated with carvings, reliefs, and inscriptions. The reliefs depict various figures and scenes, and are surrounded by detailed architectural elements such as columns and pilasters. Above the central arch, there is a large Latin inscription. The base of the monument sits atop a checkerboard pattern floor.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Arch of Constantine

Italian 16th Century

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
plate: 35.2 x 44.2 cm (13 7/8 x 17 3/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2000.119.1.dd
Credit line
Gift of Lois and Robert Erburu
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Volume
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae

Subjects and terms

  • Italian
  • architecture
  • figure
  • Building
  • Writing
Provenance

Weingarten Monastery, Swabia, 1632. (Susan Schulman Printseller, New York); purchased 2000 by NGA.

Watermarks

pilgrim with staff

NGA object ID 112734. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.