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Study of the Amphiteatrum Castrensis, Rome: plan

RIBA Ref No RIBA125430
Artist/PhotographerPalladio, Andrea (1508-1580)
CountryItaly
CityRome
Subject Date0023
Image Date1560
ViewPlan
StyleRoman
MediumDrawing
Library ReferenceSC141/PALL/X/17 verso
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoColour
CreditRIBA Collections
SubjectAmphitheatres ; Archaeological sites
NOTES: This drawing is numbered X/17 verso in the Burlington-Devonshire Collection. The Amphiteatrum Castrensis was located near to the Castra Praetoria, the great camp of the Praetorian Guard, built by Emperor Tiberius in 23 AD. The amphitheatre was probably built at the same time in order to provide entertainment for the soldiers.
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