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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

14,994 works

Engraved asylum interior with a chained man tended by figures, a violinist, and visitors; verses below.

A Rake's Progress, Plate 8

William Hogarth, June 25, 1735

Engraved prison interior with barred windows, a jailer with keys, and figures gathered around a table and bed.

A Rake's Progress, Plate 7

William Hogarth, June 25, 1735

Engraving of a crowded tavern with men gambling at tables, a dog, a fallen wig, and smoke filling the room.

A Rake's Progress, Plate 6

William Hogarth, June 25, 1735

Engraving of the Capitoline Hill in Rome with a central palazzo, grand staircase, oval piazza, and statues under hatched clou

View of the Roman Capitol, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Etienne Dupérac, 1569

Engraving of a cluttered garret with a poet at his desk, two women working by the fireplace, a cat and dog on the floor.

The Distrest Poet

William Hogarth, March 3, 1737

Engraving of the Pantheon in Rome with its columned portico, domed rotunda, and decorative sculptures below.

The Pantheon, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Nicolas Béatrizet, 1649

Engraving of two classical temples on a ship-shaped island in the Tiber, with an obelisk between them and waves below.

Temples on the Isle of Tiber, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla

Engraving of two Roman temples on a ship-shaped island in the Tiber, with an obelisk between them and inscriptions above.

Temples on the Isle of Tiber, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Etienne Dupérac, 1582

Engraved view of the Circus Flaminius with an obelisk at center, tiered arcades, racing chariots and riders on the track.

Circus Flaminius, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Nicolas Béatrizet, 1553

Engraved cutaway view of the Theater of Marcellus in Rome showing tiered arcades, curved seating, and the stage building.

Theater of Marcellus, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Pirro Ligorio, 16th century

Engraved bird's-eye architectural view of the Baths of Diocletian in Rome, showing domed halls, courtyards and labeled rooms.

The Baths of Diocletian, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla

Engraved bird's-eye view of the Baths of Agrippa with domed halls, towers, obelisks, and statues along the walls.

Baths of Agrippa, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla

Engraving of the Circus Maximus in Rome showing an obelisk, chariot races, turning posts, and arcaded buildings with Latin in

Circus Maximus, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla

Engraved plan and bird's-eye view of the Castra Praetoria fortress in Rome, showing walls, courtyard and central gate.

Castrum, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla

Bird's-eye engraved view of the Roman harbors at Ostia with ships, sea walls, a statue and a lighthouse.

Port of Rome, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla

Engraving of the reclining Marforio statue beside Latin inscribed pedestals, with a seated draughtsman and Roman ruins behind

Marforius, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Nicolas Béatrizet, 1550

Engraving of two peasant couples walking on grass, one pair labeled Fabianus Ienner and the other Mathias Hornung, dated 1546

January and February from "The Peasants' Feast" or "The Twelve Months"

Sebald Beham, 1546

Engraving of the reclining Marforio river-god statue beside a brick wall, with Latin inscriptions on pedestals below and ruin

Marforius

Nicolas Béatrizet, 1550

Engraving of two peasant couples walking on grass, the men carrying swords, with inscribed names above.

May and June from "The Peasants' Feast" or "The Twelve Months"

Sebald Beham, 1546-47

Engraving of a reclining bearded river god with putti, a crocodile and cornucopia, framed by a Latin inscription and ornament

The Nile, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Nicolas Béatrizet, mid-16th century

Engraving of a palace with twin towers, formal gardens, fountains, and rectangular planted plots on Monte Pincio.

Monte Pincio Palace and Gardens, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Antonio Tempesta, mid to late 16th century

Engraved elevation of St. Peter's Basilica facade with central dome, two bell towers and papal arms above.

St. Peter's, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

the Younger Antonio da Sangallo, 1547

Engraved cutaway perspective of the Farnese Palace at Caprarola showing courtyard, arcades, staircase and rooms in section.

Farnese Palace, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Francesco Villamena, 16th century

Engraved elevation of St. Peter's Basilica facade with pilasters, arched windows, papal arms, and a scale bar.

St. Peter's, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Vincenzo Luchino, 1564

Engraved elevation of a design for St. Peter's Basilica showing a large dome, bell tower, and papal arms.

Design for the Basilica of St. Peter's in the Vatican, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Antonio da Labacco, 16th century

Engraved elevation of the Farnese Palace facade with a central arched doorway, three rows of windows and a paved piazza.

Exterior of the Farnese Palace, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Nicolas Béatrizet, 1549

Engraved aerial view of the Belvedere palace and formal gardens in Rome, with parterres, fountain, and courtyard figures.

Aerial View of the Belvedere and its Gardens, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla

Engraved view of the Sala Regia with an enthroned audience, rows of courtiers and guards, and a caption tablet on the right w

Vatican Reception of the Duke of Tuscany, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Etienne Dupérac, ca. 1570

Portraits of the Emperors from Julius Caesar to Rudolf II, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla

Engraving of a tournament in a courtyard with mounted knights, packed galleries of spectators, and a domed building behind.

Vatican Tournament, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

Master HCB, 1565