DISCOVERART

Anonymous, French, 16th century

Arch of Septimius Severus, panel, elevation (recto) blank (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
29.3 × 43.8 cm (11.5 × 17.2 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Anonymous, French, 16th century

Portrait of Jacques d'OPortrait of Jacques d'OPortrait of a ManPortrait of a ManPortrait of a ManPortrait of a ManPortrait of a ManPortrait of a ManWoman Playing the FluteWoman Playing the FlutePortrait of a Man (Louis de Lorraine?, 1555–1588)Portrait of a Man (Louis de Lorraine?, 1555–1588)Head of a Woman in ProfileHead of a Woman in ProfileWoman Playing a Portative OrganWoman Playing a Portative Organ

More like this

Female Mask Surrounded by TendrilsGiovanni Battista Foggini — Female Mask Surrounded by TendriSculptural OrnamentAnonymous, Italian, Bolognese 18th century artist — SculpturLeft Side of a Panel Decorated with Acanthus Scrolls and an Oval MedallionGiovanni Battista Foggini — Left Side of a Panel Decorated wTriton Ridden by a Child, plate one of Twelve Ornament PanelsGiovan Pietro Birago — Triton Ridden by a Child, plate one oDesign for an Oblong Panel Carved with FoliageAnonymous, British, 19th century — Design for an Oblong PaneClassical Molding with Human Head, Leaves, Vines and Empty Roundels (recto); Detail of Classical Molding with Eagle In front of a Wreath with Ribbon Below (verso)Thomas Hardwick — Classical Molding with Human Head, Leaves,Design for a Staircase CeilingIsaac Ware — Design for a Staircase CeilingClassical Ceiling Moldings with Floral OrnamentThomas Hardwick — Classical Ceiling Moldings with Floral OrnOne Quarter of a Design for Corner of a Wall or a CeilingAnonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century — One Quarter Design for Segment of an Octagonal Ceiling; Gower House, Whitehall, LondonSir William Chambers|John Yenn — Design for Segment of an OcOrnamental DesignJacob Roer — Ornamental DesignComposite Order, elevationJean Cotelle — Composite Order, elevation