Vue Perspective du Pont Elain, du Chateau St. Ange, et d’une partie de la Ville de Rome.

Fine c.18th vue Optic of the Mausoleum of Hadrian, known as Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family.

Vue Optic: During the c.18th “vues d’optique” became extremely popular in England and Europe. They capitalised on a market eager for the latest novelty. They were specifically designed to create the illusion of perspective when viewed with a zograscope or perspective glass. These viewing devices used a series of reflecting mirrors to enhance the illusion of depth in the print, creating a veritable “view” for the onlooker.