The Roman antiquities, t. 1, Plate V. Map of ancient Rome and Forma Urbis.

The painting titled 'The Roman antiquities, t. 1, Plate V. Map of ancient Rome and Forma Urbis' offers a detailed design of Rome’s historic structures, including the iconic Theatre of Pompey. Completed in 55 BC, this theatre was the first permanent theatre in Rome, built during the late Republican era by Pompey the Great. The artwork, rendered as an Etching, captures the ruins located at Largo di Torre Argentina. The depiction exemplifies Neoclassicism in its attention to classical detail and accuracy, offering a scholarly glimpse into ancient Roman antiquities.