Genealogies of Spanish Architectural Knowledge in Roman Print

A 16th–17th century Roman print album, following the Speculum romanae magnificentiae tradition, introduces El Escorial to Spanish audiences through engravings. The album, analyzed for its representation of El Escorial (published in 1606), reveals that it leverages earlier prints—including one by Abraham Ortelius from 1591—to familiarize Roman architectural knowledge with Spanish viewers. This finding underscores the album's role as a bridge between Italian and Spanish architectural discourse, demonstrating how printed media shaped perceptions of monumental architecture during the early modern period.

Monty, E. (2023). Genealogies of Spanish Architectural Knowledge in Roman Print. H-ART. Revista de Historia, Teoría Y Crítica de Arte, (15), 71–92. https://doi.org/10.25025/hart15.2023.04