1660 Aegidius Sadeler, Daumont, Baths of Diocletian Rome, folio, engraving, classical architecture

The Baths of Diocletian (Latin: Thermae Diocletiani, Italian: Terme di Diocleziano) were public baths in ancient Rome. Named after emperor Diocletian and built from 298 AD to 306 AD, they were the largest of the imperial baths. The project was originally commissioned by Maximian upon his return to Rome in the autumn of 298 and was continued after his and Diocletian's abdication under Constantius, father of Constantine.

Aegidius Sadeler (c.1570-1629)

Daumont ex. 

Folio Engraving. Fine later hand colour.

Rome Italy 

Rare French Edition c 1660

Leaf: 33.5 x 22.5 cm

Aegidius Sadeler (c. 1570-1629) was a Flemish baroque era painter and engraver; the best (Hind) of a notable dynasty of engravers, who were also significant as dealers and distributors of prints. He spent most of his career based in Prague where Emperor Rudolf II commissioned many of his works.

Very good condition.