Circus Flaminius in Rome:

This aerial view of the Circus Flaminius in Rome with chariots racing was published as part of Antonio Lafrery's Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae (The Mirror of Roman Magnificence). It was published by Hendrick van Schoel, and is a copy after Nicolas Beatrizet, of a "restoration" by Pirro Ligorio. Inscription Content: Caption and publication details lettered at the top of image 'Circi Flaminii Specimen./.Claudius Duchetis eductum aeneis tabellis exculptum in lucem prodire curavit. M.D.LXXXI'. Names for the various sections of the circus lettered within image.