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The image is an architectural engraving divided into two sections. At the top, there is a frontal view of a temple with a classical façade, columns, and a domed roof. The bottom section shows ruins of a historical structure with a diagonal composition. The image features decorative elements and a small coin illustration of a Roman emperor. The engraving style emphasizes line work and shading for texture and dimension, with a monochromatic color palette of black, gray, and white.
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The image is an architectural engraving divided into two sections. At the top, there is a frontal view of a temple with a classical façade, columns, and a domed roof. The bottom section shows ruins of a historical structure with a diagonal composition. The image features decorative elements and a small coin illustration of a Roman emperor. The engraving style emphasizes line work and shading for texture and dimension, with a monochromatic color palette of black, gray, and white.

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Beschryuing van Oud en Niew Rome Verdeelt in Drie Deelen: In't Fransch beschreven door den heere Francois Desseine

François Deseine (author)

Date
published 1704
Medium
1 vol: ill:
Classification
Volume · Print
Accession number
1985.61.529
Credit line
Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection
Time span
1701 to 1725
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • Netherlandish

NGA object ID 81284. 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.