Rome with the forts

Discover the 1557 Military Topography of Rome

Immerse your space in the complex history of the Eternal City with this rare 1557 Renaissance map engraving of Rome, masterfully created by Nicolas Beatrizet for the workshop of Antoine Lafréry. Titled “Recens rursus post omnes omnium description”, this historic monochrome masterpiece is highly prized for its unique, real-time documentation of the extensive defensive walls, ditches, and fortifications erected under Pope Paul IV to protect the city during the conflicts of the War of Naples.

Authentic Lafréry School Panoramic Wall Art

An extraordinary centerpiece for archeologists, historians, and serious print collectors, this vintage panoramic illustration showcases Rome’s iconic seven hills alongside prominent ancient monuments and the expanding structures of the Vatican. Complete with an elegant Latin text panel detailing the city’s fortification efforts and a distinctive old-world layout, this aged-paper aesthetic delivers an incredibly scholarly, authoritative focal point for traditional libraries, corporate offices, or refined gallery collections.