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A detailed panoramic engraving of the city of Rome viewed from a distance across a rural landscape. In the foreground, figures are scattered across the terrain: on the left, people rest near architectural ruins while a man on a white horse looks toward the city; in the center and right, shepherds are seated or standing among their flock of sheep and goats. The city skyline in the background features prominent landmarks including the Castel Sant'Angelo and the massive dome of St. Peter's Basilica. At the top center of the image, a decorative cartouche suspended from a thick garland of fruits and flowers contains the word "ROMA." The entire scene is enclosed in a stylized rectangular border. In the lower-left corner of the landscape, just above the bottom border, is the artist's signature.
J. V. Schley made this