Coliseum Rome is a painting by Jean Walker which was uploaded on May 31st, 2012.
Coliseum Rome
Coliseum Rome; The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Amphitheatrum Flavium (English: Flavian Amphitheatre, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or... more
by Jean Walker
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39.000 x 28.000 x 1.000 inches
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Title
Coliseum Rome
Artist
Jean Walker
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Coliseum Rome; The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Amphitheatrum Flavium (English: Flavian Amphitheatre, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, built of concrete and stone. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.
Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started in 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81�96) The name "Amphitheatrum Flavium" derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia).
Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum.
The Colosseum is also depicted on the Italian version of the five-cent euro coin.
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May 31st, 2012
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Comments (18)
Randy Burns
Loveeeee it! wonderful directional lines and great moody color. Oh yes! Hope you are well my friend!~ fv! Turning winter here....SNOW!!!!*
Carrie OBrien Sibley
WOW!!!!!!!!! This is simply breathtaking, my friend!!! Can't wait to see it for myself! This makes me want to leave right now!!! You continue to amaze me with your masterpieces!!!!!!!!! CHEERS!!! Carrie
Jean Walker replied:
Thank you my true friend for always visiting, complimenting, and boosting my confidence as an artist..you truly are a wonderful friend...Jean !!!