Who painted Septem Urbis Ecclesiae [Seven Churches of Rome]?

Septem Urbis Ecclesiae [Seven Churches of Rome] was painted by Giacomo Lauro in 1599.

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Septem Urbis Ecclesiae [Seven Churches of Rome] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Septem Urbis Ecclesiae [Seven Churches of Rome]?

Septem Urbis Ecclesiae [Seven Churches of Rome] is associated with Renaissance.

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Artwork

Septem Urbis Ecclesiae [Seven Churches of Rome]

Giacomo Lauro , 1599

Septem Urbis Ecclesiae [Seven Churches of Rome] is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Giacomo Lauro. It dates from 1599 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:Lettered lower left: "Antonius Tempesta Florentinus figuravit" Lettered lower right: "Cum privilegio Summi Pontificis ad Annos decem Superiorum permissu" and "Romae Iacobus Laurus sculpsit et excudit. 1599." Lettered upper center: "Septem Urbis Ecclesiae cum earum Reliquiis Stationibus et Indulgentiis"

About this work

Overview

Septem Urbis Ecclesiae is a 1599 engraving by Giacomo Lauro, depicting a meticulously detailed map of Rome highlighting its seven major churches.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving focuses on Rome’s seven major churches, with the Vatican centrally prominent, conveying the religious and spatial layout of the city.

Technique & Style

Lauro employed hand-drawn lines to create a densely populated yet organized cityscape, incorporating tiny figures, labeled buildings, and intricate architectural details.

History & Provenance

Created in 1599, the engraving’s provenance details are not specified here, though its creation date situates it within the late Renaissance.

Context

Reflecting late Renaissance cartographic and artistic trends, the work blends religious significance with urban geography, catering to both devotional and informational interests.

Legacy

While specific legacy details are not provided, the engraving represents a detailed historical record of Rome’s 16th-century layout and religious architecture.