Title: Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (Ecclesia S. Pauli in Via Ostiensi)
Artist/Publisher: Giacomo Lauro (Romanus)
Series: Antiquae Urbis Splendor (Splendour of the Ancient City), Plate 110
Date: c. 1612–1640s (later hand color)
Place: Rome
Description:
Hand-colored architectural view of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls on the Ostian Way in Rome, from Giacomo Lauro’s celebrated topographical series. The composition shows the basilican volumes with clerestory windows and terracotta roofs, a fortified gate tower, long arcaded portico, and a domed apse. Pilgrims and riders animate the foreground approach, while the engraved Latin title runs along the top and a dense caption below recounts the church’s early Christian foundations, relics, and indulgences. This image records the complex before the 19th-century fire and reconstruction, making it a desirable historical reference for the site.
Why it’s special:
• Early Rome view by a noted 17th-century topographer
• Rich, period hand-coloring
• Captures San Paolo fuori le Mura prior to 19th-century alterations
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Product features
- Pigmented archival inks for vibrant, fade-resistant colors
- Museum grade paper ensures long-lasting quality
- Easy to hang with various options like tape or tacks
- Available in multiple sizes to fit your space
- Matte finish for a sophisticated look
Care instructions
- If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
