In the foreground at the far left stands the Arch of Constantine and just opposite on the far right the Colosseum. In front in the middle Meta Sudans and to the right in the middle the Temple of Venus and Roma. As a point de vue on the Via Sacra the Arch of Titus is seen. Læssøe painted this charming view of Forum Romanum standing on Piazza del Colosseo.

Provenance: The artist and thence by descents.