Capitoline Museums

Image View Description: Interior: View of the arches from the portico along the back wall of the courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori
Culture: Ancient Roman
Culture: Italian
Location: Rome (Italy)
Notes: The courtyard was expanded in 1720 with the construction of the portico, on the back wall; it was designed by Alessandro Specchi (1668-1729) to accommodate a group of sculptures from the Cesi collection
Image Source: Photography by Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History, Columbia University
Photographer: Catherine Slowik
Record ID: 1213_rome2012_capitoline_img_042


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