Étienne Dupérac: Architect of Roman Vision Étienne Dupérac (c. 1525 – 1604), born in Bordeaux, France, stands as a pivotal figure within the artistic landscape of the Renaissance, particularly renowned for his contributions to architectural illustration and topographical maps of ancient Rome. While overshadowed by contemporaries like Michelangelo and Raphael, Dupérac’s meticulous renderings captured the grandeur and complexity of Roma…