Antique Hand-Colored Engraving Canvas Print of a Roman Hippodrome (Circus Varianus), Chariot Racing Scene, Obelisk, Rome Antiquarian Print
Vivid antique hand-colored engraving titled “HIPPODROMVS AVRELIANI IMP.” depicting a lively Roman hippodrome/circus in full spectacle—charioteers racing at speed around the track, with the long central spina and a towering obelisk rising dramatically from the center. The artist fills the arena with classic Roman details: the curving banks of seating, architectural façades, small shrines/monuments on the infield, and figures watching or officiating. The inscription places the scene outside the city walls, near the Amphitheatrum Castrense and Santa Croce in Gerusalemme—an antiquarian visualization associated with the Circus Varianus area of Rome. A wonderful print for collectors of Grand Tour imagery, classical antiquity, Rome views, Roman architecture, and early illustrated archaeology. A museum-quality stretched canvas print that brings a slice of ancient Rome into your living space. The muted, hand-colored engraving captures an elegant hippodrome scene—columns, riders, and surrounding colonnades rendered in warm ochres and soft greens. Stretched over a 1.25" pine frame, the matte surface reduces glare and gives an archival, painterly feel that complements traditional and eclectic interiors. Subtle rubber pads on the back protect your walls and keep the piece perfectly level. Hang it in a study, entryway, or gallery wall to lend historical charm and quiet storytelling to daily life.
Product features - Matte stretched canvas on 1.25" pine frame - UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks for vivid, non-toxic color - Soft rubber dots on back corners to prevent slipping and protect walls - Sustainable radiata pine inner frame from FSC-certified renewable forests
Care instructions - If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.