Nicolas Beatrizet|Michele Tramezzino|Pirro Ligorio
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Circus Maximus
1553
Engraving; first state of three (Robert-Dumesnil)
38.5 × 55.5 cm (15.2 × 21.9 in)
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In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026
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