The Coliseum" Rome, Italy - after Cockburn - c1840

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An Antique Line Engraving of "The Upper Corridor" (Coliseum, Rome) Engraved by W. B. Cooke from an original drawing Col. Cockburn Produced in London. Circa 1840 This item comprises the portrait as described above in fairly good condition for its age. This is a genuine antique being over 150 years old - NOT a modern reproduction. This item is being offered, suitably mounted, ready for framing. FORMAT Overall Size:- 8 1/2" x 11" including the margin. Image Size:- 6" x 8 1/2" approx About the Subject... The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started in 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96). The name "Amphitheatrum Flavium" derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia). Capable of seating 50,000 spectators the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical read more

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