Cecilia Metella Collection

Untitled (Ruin of a Round Fortress Building), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Ruin of a Round Fortress Building), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Tomb of Cecilia Metella, 1669 (black chalk with pen and brown ink
1216765 Tomb of Cecilia Metella, 1669 (black chalk with pen and brown ink and grey-brown washes on a fine-surfaced, off-white paper) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82)

Demonstration panel showing technique for raising travertine and marble blocks for the construction of the tomb of Cecilia Metella, Rome, from the series Le Antichita Romane, 1756

The tomb of Caecilia Metella, from Vedute di Roma (Roman Views), ca. 1762

Plate 20: Tomb of Caecilia Metella called the Capo di Bove (Ox Head) (Sepolcro di Metela detto Capo di Bove), ca. 1748

Tomb of Cecilia Metella, Rome, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Cecilia Metella, Rome, 1850s

The Via Appia (Appian Way), Rome, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
The Via Appia (Appian Way), Rome, Italy, 1927. The tomb of Cecilia Metella is in the background. The Via Appia was a road built by the Romans that connected Rome with Brindisi on the Apulian coast

Via Appia Antica Tomb Cecilia Metella Ernst Fries
Via Appia Antica with the Tomb of Cecilia Metella; Ernst Fries (German, 1801 - 1833); Italy; 1824; Graphite; 29.3 x 42 cm (11 9, 16 x 16 9, 16 in.)

Demonstration panel showing technique raising travertine
Artokoloro

Ruins Cecilia Metella Rome 1850s Salted paper print
Artokoloro

Folding fan with sheet of goatskin, which with gouache the Colosseum, the Baths of Caracalla (l) and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella (r), on ivory frame, Camillo Buti, in or before 1787

ROME: APPIAN WAY. The tomb of Cecilia Metella on the Appian Way near Rome, memorialized by Byron in his Childe Harold. Wood engraving, late 19th century

ROME: APPIAN WAY, 1833. The tomb of Cecilia Metella on the Appian Way near Rome, Italy, memorialized by Lord Byron in his Childe Harold

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"Cecilia Metella: A Journey Through Time and Ruins" Step into the fascinating world of Cecilia Metella, a woman whose legacy has left an indelible mark on history. From ancient ruins to artistic renderings, her name echoes through time. In Robert MacPherson's "Untitled (Ruin of a Round Fortress Building), " we catch a glimpse of the grandeur that once surrounded Cecilia Metella's tomb. The black chalk and pen drawing from 1669 showcases the intricate details of this magnificent structure. As we explore further, a demonstration panel reveals the technique used to raise travertine in constructing monuments like Cecilia Metella's tomb. This method speaks volumes about the craftsmanship and dedication put into creating such architectural marvels. Vedute di Roma presents us with another perspective on Cecilia Metella's tomb in Plate 20: "Tomb of Caecilia Metella called the Capo di Bove. " Created around 1762, this artwork immortalizes her final resting place amidst Rome's captivating landscape. An unknown artist captures the essence of Rome in the 1850s with their depiction of Cecilia Metella's tomb. The sepia-toned photograph transports us back in time, allowing us to envision what it must have been like during her era. The Via Appia, also known as the Appian Way, leads us towards Cecilia Metella's tomb. Eugen Poppel beautifully portrays this iconic road in his painting from 1927, inviting us to follow its path and discover more about our enigmatic protagonist. Engravings from Sketches of Rome take us on a visual journey through various landmarks including Via Appia Antica Tomb Cecilia Metella by Ernst Fries. These detailed sketches offer glimpses into everyday life surrounding these historical sites. Returning to travertine techniques, another demonstration panel sheds light on how these stones were raised for construction purposes.