The Arch of Titus
Series TitleThe Views of Rome
Artist
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
(Italian, 1720-1778)
Datemid-18th century
MediumEngraving
DimensionsPlate: 16 1/16 × 24 3/8 inches (40.8 × 61.91 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number32-69/61
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Gallery LabelThe arch of Titus in the Roman forum was built to commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem by the emperor Titus in 70 c.e., after the crushing of the Jewish rebellion. Note the play of shadow over the architecture and under the arch, which has a coffered vault and a sculpted relief set into the inner wall.
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