Claudio Duchetti Collection

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: St. Peter s, 16th century. 16th century
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: St. Peter s, 16th century

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Arch of Constantine, 1583. 1583. Creator: Anon
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Arch of Constantine, 1583

Section and elevation of the Colosseum in Rome, 1581. Creator
Section and elevation of the Colosseum in Rome, 1581

View of the Tiber Island represented as a ship, the Temple of Aesculapius at left, 1582

The firework display called Girandola at the Castello Sant Angelo in Rome, a nocturnal scene with fireworks issuing from the castle and a crowd of spectators in the foreground, 1579

Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Creator: Cristofano Cartaro
Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Formerly attributed to Cornelis Cort

The Corrupt Judge, 1565-73. Creator: Battista del Moro
The Corrupt Judge, 1565-73

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Port of Rome, 1581. 1581
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Port of Rome, 1581

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ancient Rome, and its Hills, from the West, 1582. 1582
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ancient Rome, and its Hills, from the West, 1582

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Colosseum, 1581. 1581
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Colosseum, 1581

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Trajans Column, 1581-86. 1581-86
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Trajans Column, 1581-86

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Perseus, late 16th century. late 16th century
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Perseus, late 16th century

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Fountain and Basin, 1581. 1581
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Fountain and Basin, 1581

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Naval Battle, 16th century. 16th century
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Naval Battle, 16th century

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Council of Trent, 1565. 1565
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Council of Trent, 1565

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Aerial View Belvedere
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Claudio Duchetti: Capturing the Magnificence of Rome in the 16th Century Step into the world of Claudio Duchetti, a talented artist who left an indelible mark on Renaissance art with his stunning creations. Born in Italy during the late 16th century, Duchetti's artistic prowess knew no bounds as he skillfully depicted various aspects of Roman life and culture. One of his notable works is the section and elevation of the Colosseum in Rome, completed in 1581. Through meticulous attention to detail, Duchetti brings this iconic structure to life, showcasing its grandeur and architectural brilliance. In another masterpiece titled "View of Tiber Island represented as a ship, " created in 1582, Duchetti transports us to ancient Rome. The Temple of Aesculapius stands proudly at one side while Tiber Island takes center stage resembling a majestic vessel sailing through time. Duchetti's talent extended beyond static representations; he captured dynamic moments too. One such example is his depiction of the firework display called Girandola at Castello Sant Angelo in Rome. With vibrant colors exploding across the canvas, he immortalizes this spectacle that mesmerized audiences during festive occasions. The artist also delved into storytelling through his work. In "Saint Nicholas of Bari and Three Poor Girls" (1587), created by Cristofano Cartaro but engraved by Duchetti himself, we witness an act of kindness as Saint Nicholas bestows gifts upon three impoverished girls. This piece showcases not only Duchetti's engraving skills but also his ability to convey emotion through art. Additionally, Claudio Duccheti collaborated with other artists on projects like "The Corrupt Judge" (1565-73) by Battista del Moro—a scathing commentary on corruption within society—wherein their combined talents expose societal flaws with striking imagery.