Leaf 103 - Castrum S. Angeli

Lauro, Giacomo

Andrea Fei, Roma, 1625

1625

1624

Rome (Italy) -- Antiquities.

Rome (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.

Mausoleums -- Italy -- History.

Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, 76-138.

Aurelian, Emperor of Rome, 215-275.

Fortifications -- Italy -- Rome.

The Castle St. Angelo was originally designed by architect Demitriano to be a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian and was completed in 129 AD. It functioned as a mausoleum for a number of years.

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The building was converted to a military fortress in around 271 AD by Emperor Aurelian when he began to fortify the city by building a wall. The image shown here is with a fireworks display. Fireworks became popular in Europe during the 16th century.

This image is dated 1624 in the upper right corner.

Leaf 103 Recto

Scholars wishing to cite this item should include item title with leaf number, Splendore dell'antica Roma, Jen Library Archives and Special Collections, the Savannah College of Art and Design, and the item's url.

Splendore dell'antica Roma, by Giacomo Lauro, in Roma: Nell Stamperia di Andrea Fei, l'anno del Giubileo MDCXXV [1625]

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Page 28.5 x 21 cm.

Image 23.5 x 17.75 cm.

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Mausoleum of Hadrian

Rome Guide · Monuments · Castel Sant'Angelo

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