{"product_id":"colosseum-iii","title":"Colosseum III","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColosseum III, Rome, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis one of a series of three striking black and white photographs captures the Rome Colosseum not just as a monument, but as a testament to human ambition, engineering genius, and the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy stripping away the distractions of colour, this print emphasises the powerful interplay of light and shadow across the weathered travertine stone, highlighting the monumental scale of the ancient world's greatest amphitheater. It’s a piece that feels simultaneously historic and deeply modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Story Behind the Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommissioned around 70–72 AD by Emperor Vespasian and completed in 80 AD under his son Titus, the Flavian Amphitheater—famously known as the Colosseum—stands as the ultimate symbol of the Roman Empire's peak power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Engineering Marvel: Built using an ingenious system of concrete, Roman brick, and over 100,000 tons of travertine stone, it could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• The Spectacle: For four centuries, this arena was the epicentre of Roman public life, hosting legendary gladiator battles, mock sea battles, theatrical dramas, and public spectacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• A Living Relic: Having survived devastating earthquakes, fires, and centuries of stone-scavenging, the ruined outer walls tell a story of resilience. This photograph captures those exact textures—the scars of history etched permanently into the architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhy This Print Works in Your Space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• The Monochrome Advantage: Removing colour strips away the modern tourists and bustling Roman traffic, leaving you with a pure, dramatic view of antiquity that fits seamlessly into any decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Museum-Quality Detail: Every arch, column, and fracture is rendered in crisp, high-contrast detail, drawing the eye in to explore the intricate Roman craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout These Prints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery print is produced by Whitewall, voted the world’s best photo lab by TIPA for multiple years. The quality speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Art Print\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, printed with a 1cm border. A museum-quality archival paper that renders tone and shadow with exceptional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Print\u003c\/strong\u003e — As above, with a 3cm passe-partout mount and a 2cm black oak frame. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtbox\u003c\/strong\u003e — The image mounted behind glass in a slim aluminium frame. Clean, contemporary, and particularly striking at larger sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo visit my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/andylomasphotography.com\/pages\/prints-and-framing\" title=\"Prints and Framing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrints and Framing\u003c\/a\u003e page for more information on these products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sizes refer to the image area only — the border, mount, and frame add to the overall dimensions. If you’re buying for a specific wall space or an existing frame, please factor this in. Not sure? Drop me a message and I’ll help you work it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomething else in mind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent size, different frame, different format entirely — I’m happy to help. Get in touch via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/andylomasphotography.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact\"\u003eContact\u003c\/a\u003e page and I’ll do my best to sort it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll prints are supplied without watermark or copyright overlay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Lomas Photography","offers":[{"title":"75 x 50 cm \/ Unframed Fine Art Giclée print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper with 1cm border","offer_id":56917990211967,"sku":"595744-31678882-750000-500000","price":109.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"90 x 60 cm \/ Unframed Fine Art Giclée print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper with 1cm border","offer_id":56917990244735,"sku":"595744-31678882-900000-600000","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"75 x 50 cm \/ Black oak colour frame Fine Art on 308g-m2 Hahnemühle rag paper - 3cm Passe-partout - Matte glass","offer_id":56854105981311,"sku":"593677-31678882-750000-500000","price":389.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"90 x 60 cm \/ Black oak colour frame Fine Art on 308g-m2 Hahnemühle rag paper - 3cm Passe-partout - Matte glass","offer_id":56854106014079,"sku":"593677-31678882-900000-600000","price":469.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"75 x 50 cm \/ Black oak colour frame Fine Art on 308g-m2 Hahnemühle rag paper - 3cm Passe-partout - Museum glass","offer_id":56722074042751,"sku":"588174-31678882-750000-500000","price":549.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"90 x 60 cm \/ Black oak colour frame Fine Art on 308g-m2 Hahnemühle rag paper - 3cm Passe-partout - Museum glass","offer_id":56739768828287,"sku":"588174-31678882-900000-600000","price":699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"75 x 50 cm \/ Framed in Aluminium Art Box Printed on Ilford BW Photo Print under Acrylic Glass - w-out border","offer_id":56722073944447,"sku":"588906-31678882-750000-500000","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"90 x 60 cm \/ Framed in Aluminium Art Box Printed on Ilford BW Photo Print under Acrylic Glass - w-out border","offer_id":56722073977215,"sku":"588906-31678882-900000-600000","price":849.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2682\/6879\/files\/ColosseumIII_6x4_dec68c1e-8ab6-4de4-9e9b-901ef505ea10.jpg?v=1768055283","url":"https:\/\/andylomasphotography.com\/products\/colosseum-iii","provider":"Andy Lomas Photography","version":"1.0","type":"link"}