The Arch of Septimus Severus

Luigi Rossini

Created:

Movement:

1820

Neoclassicism

key Notes:

Architectural grandeur, Classical antiquity

Dimensions:

Image: 46 × 64.1 cm (18 1/8 × 25 1/4 in.); Plate: 46.7 × 65.2 cm (18 7/16 × 25 11/16 in.); Sheet: 51.3 × 68.8 cm (20 1/4 × 27 1/8 in.)

medium:

Etching on off-white wove paper

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

"The Arch of Septimus Severus" by Luigi Rossini is an etching that depicts the Roman triumphal arch located in the Roman Forum, constructed in AD 203 to commemorate the victories of Emperor Septimius Severus. Rossini, an Italian artist known for his detailed architectural etchings, captured the grandeur and historical significance of Roman antiquities, contributing to the 19th-century appreciation of classical architecture.

Description of the work:

"The Arch of Septimus Severus" by Luigi Rossini is an etching that meticulously captures the architectural grandeur of the Roman triumphal arch, emphasizing its intricate reliefs and imposing structure. The use of fine lines and shading on off-white wove paper highlights the monument's detailed carvings and the play of light and shadow across its surface.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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