Unknown (19th), Roman Forum with Temple of Dioscuri, around 1870, albumen paper print Unknown (19th century): View of the Roman Forum from the south-east with the Temple of Dioscuri, c. 1870, albumen paper print Technique: albumen paper print Inscription: lower left inscribed in the printing plate: "Roma 4009A Foro Romano coi nuovi scavi". Date: c. 1870 Description: The focal point of the picture is the famous ancient ruins of the Forum Romanum with its striking Corinthian columns and the ruins of the Temple of Dioscuri on the left. Historical urban structures are visible in the background. The aesthetic contrast between historic ancient architecture, Renaissance and Baroque buildings and the natural environment conveys a composition of timelessness. Keywords: Forum Romanum; Temple Ruins; Castor and Pollux; Antiquity; Ruins; Columns; Corinthian Capitals; Archaeology; History; Urban Landscape; Architecture; Cultural Heritage; Urbanity; Excavation Site; Forum Romanum; Castor and Pollux; Aedes Castoris; Castor Temple, 19th century, Roman, Archeology, Italy, Rome (Latium), Size: Albumen paper: 20,6 cm x 26,6 cm (8,1 x 10,5 in), Depiction: 20,0 cm x 26,5 cm (7,9 x 10,4 in)