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The Coliseum

1820

$900
£680.75
€794.87
CA$1,281.74
A$1,300.48
CHF 742.91
MX$15,745.54
NOK 8,727.83
SEK 8,716.27
DKK 5,941.97

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London: J. Taylor, 1820. Etching with aquatint and engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream wove paper with a gilded edge, 11 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (290 x 374 mm), the full sheet. In very good condition with a minor justification issue from misalingment while printing resulting in the title and engraved text beneath the image appearing slightly blurred. Colors remain extremely fresh. Plate No. 12 from Views of the Remains of Ancient Buildings in Rome and Its Vicinity. Printed 1844. The Colosseum (ultimately from Ancient Greek word "kolossos" meaning a large statue or giant) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is the largest standing amphitheatre in the world. Construction began under the Emperor Vespasian (69–79 AD) in 72 and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir, Titus  (79–81). Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). The three emperors who were patrons of the work are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named the Flavian Amphitheatre. The Colosseum is built of travertine limestone, tuff (volcanic rock), and brick-faced Roman concrete. It could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators at various points in its history, having an average audience of some 65,000; it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles including animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, dramas based on Roman mythology, and briefly mock sea battles. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.

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