Luigi Canina, a well-known archaeologist and architect of the 19th century, is the author of the work "Foro Romano. Topographical indication of ancient Rome", published in 1841. This work represents an important milestone in the topographical and archaeological studies of ancient Rome .

The work focuses on the detailed topographical representation of the Roman Forum, the nerve center of public life in ancient Rome, which included important political, religious and commercial buildings. Canina uses a methodical approach to map and describe the various structures of the Forum, combining field observations with the study of ancient sources and previous archaeological research.

The Roman Forum, located between the Palatine Hill and the Capitoline Hill, was originally a marshy area that was reclaimed and paved under the reign of Tarquinius Priscus. During its long history, the Forum underwent numerous structural changes, reflecting the political and social transformations of Rome. Canina, in his work, documents these transformations with precision, illustrating the layout of basilicas, temples, triumphal arches and other significant structures.

Canina's publication fits into a broader context of the rebirth of archaeological studies in the 19th century, a period in which there was a growing interest in the rediscovery and preservation of the vestiges of ancient Rome. This work not only provides valuable visual documentation, but also contributes to the understanding of the complex urban evolution of the city.

CHARACTERISTICS

Print on handmade Amalfi paper with frame
Sheet size: 30 x 42 cm
With frame: 32 x 44 cm
Material: work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges, handmade beech wood frame