Ruins on the Palatine with the Septizonium

1550

Hieronymus Cock

Associated Names
Hieronymus Cock

Artist, Netherlandish, 1518 - 1570

The image shows a scene of ancient architecture ruins, with the sky taking up the top third of the composition, featuring faint clouds. The ruins, including arches and tall structures, are spread across the composition, with detailed linework and monochromatic colors highlighting light and shadow. The foreground displays broken columns, scattered stones, and vegetation, with the ruins extending into the distance. The background features a skyline with wispy clouds above the ancient structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.2.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 33

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Landscape Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985, no cat.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. 72 Vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1951: vol. IV (Cock), no. 33.

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: .K.; upper center to upper right in plate: RVINARVM PALATII MAIORIS, CVM CONTIGVO SEPTIZONIO PROSPECTVS .2.; lower left in plate: COCK F. 1550

Wikidata ID

Q65569589

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