Johannes Blaeu (Alkmaar 1596-Amsterdam 1673). Original copper engraving in extraordinary period hand coloring, depicting a perspective view of the Colosseum. Plate taken from "Theatrum civitatum et admirandorum Italiae" "Amstelodami, typis Ioannis Blaeu 1663", one of the most important 17th-century works of the vedutista type, here in the first edition is of particular interest due to its contemporary coloring.
Sheet measures 48x62 cm, with frame 68.5x83.5 cm.
