The Transportation of the Vatican Obelisk

An elaborate technical engraving depicting various engineering methods for the transport and elevation of the obelisk in Rome. Architecture or Fame sits in the upper right, while the Old Sacristy of Saint Peter's and the ongoing construction of the Basilica are visible in the background. A group of scholars observes the mechanical demonstrations in the lower right corner.

DIVINE CAESAR, SON OF THE DIVINE JULIUS, AUGUSTUS.
TIBERIUS CAESAR, SON OF THE DIVINE AUGUSTUS, AUGUSTUS, SACRED.

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