Arch Of Septimius Severus

One of the three remaining Roman Empire arches is the Arch of Septimius Severus, which was completed in 203 and is located in the Roman Forum. This arch was also built to commemorate the Roman Emperor's victory, like all the others. It was a great accomplishment for the Romans since their military victories during the reign of Emperor Septimius led to the Roman empire's extension into Iran and modern-day Iraq. This famous accomplishment led to the creation of the arch.

In addition to the military victory, it also symbolizes the Parthian victories in 194–195 and 197–199 that Septimius and his two sons Geta and Caracalla achieved. This arch's overall measurements are 75 feet in width and 69 feet in height. It is a triumph made of white marble, with travertine and Procennesian marble combined inside. One of the most important sculptures created during the Roman era, it has two sets of reliefs, one with eight panels and the other with four enormous panels on each face.

The identity of the master architect is unknown, but he possessed the level of expertise necessary to quickly and conventionally construct the arch. Although the columns, piers, and cornices are typical, the architect's use of texture and the prominent and adaptable planes hint at a slight departure from the classical style. The range of styles depicted on the arch, according to researcher Richard Brilliant, indicate that numerous workshops and sculptors were engaged. Even specific areas, such the panels, center reliefs, and column pedestals, use various methods or aesthetics that can only be the work of different painters. Although the alterations in style are not so pronounced as to stand out, they are sufficient for a professional to spot a change.