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Elevation of the Mausoleum of Hadrian in its perfect state in Parco Adriano, Rome. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc. London, 1814
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This exquisite copperplate engraving, created by Henry Moses in 1814, showcases the Elevation of the Mausoleum of Hadrian in its perfect state as it once stood in Parco Adriano, Rome. The Mausoleum of Hadrian, built between 130 and 135 AD, is an iconic landmark of ancient Roman architecture and a testament to the grandeur of the Roman Empire. The mausoleum, which was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian for himself and his family, was designed by the architectural genius of the time, Decimus Labienus. The structure was inspired by the tomb of Augustus and was adorned with intricate decorations, including Doric and Ionic columns, friezes, and sculptures. The elevation depicted in this engraving reveals the symmetrical design of the mausoleum, with its tall, tapering cylindrical shape and the stepped pyramid roof. The exterior is adorned with intricate decorative features, including the Doric and Ionic columns that surround the base and the friezes that adorn the upper levels. The legend of the Mausoleum of Hadrian is shrouded in myth and history. According to Procopius, the Byzantine historian, the mausoleum was built to house the ashes of Hadrian and his family, but it was later plundered during the sack of Rome in 455 AD. The mausoleum was then used as a fortress and a quarry for building materials, and it was not until the 18th century that excavations began to uncover its original beauty. This beautiful copperplate engraving, taken from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc., provides a glimpse into the past, allowing us to imagine the grandeur of the Mausoleum of Hadrian in its perfect state, as it once stood in Parco Adriano, Rome.
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