Acrylic and Pencil Artwork of Roman Colosseum, "Monuments of the World: Rome"

Mexican artist Humberto Sosa pays tribute to the great monuments of the world in this original series. Working in acrylic paints and pencil on wood board, the artist renders a sketch of the Colosseum in Rome. The stone amphitheatre was built in 70 AD, and was originally used for entertainment such as gladiatorial contests and dramatic reenactments.