Collection: Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae

The Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae originated from the publishing efforts of Antonio Salamanca and Antonio Lafreri in Rome. Between 1553 and 1563, they produced prints of Roman art, architecture, and city views, which could be purchased individually or in albums. In 1573, Lafreri commissioned a title page for these prints, marking the first use of the Speculum title. Although Lafreri envisioned organizing the prints into seven categories, clients typically selected and bound them individually.