Colosseum in Rome, Amphitheater (title on object), The eight wonders of the world (series title), The ruins of the Roman Colosseum. A statue of Jupiter is centrally located in the Colosseum. Fighting is going on. In the foreground Emperor Vespasian on horseback. He ordered the construction of the Colosseum. In the left foreground a relief with Romulus and Remus being suckled by a wolf. Below the performance a verse in Latin. This print is part of an album., print maker: Philips Galle, after drawing by: Maarten van Heemskerck, publisher: Philips Galle, Antwerp, 1572

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Photo credit: © Penta Springs / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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