Seventh View of the Colosseum

probably 1550

Hieronymus Cock

Associated Names
Hieronymus Cock

Artist, Netherlandish, 1518 - 1570

The image shows a detailed perspective of ancient ruins that are part of a multi-arched structure. The composition focuses closely on the ruins, featuring intricate line work to depict the texture of the stone and foliage. The color palette is limited to black and white. Wild plants and scattered stones cover the remains of the building. Human figures can be seen near the ruins. In the distance, partial walls and arches extend upwards. Cloud forms are lightly sketched in the sky above the ruins.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 32 x 22.7 cm (12 5/8 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.80.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 29

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Christie's, London, 29 November 1994, no. 53); (Christopher Mendez, London via David Tunick, New York); purchased 1994 by NGA.

Associated Names

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. 29.

1971

  • Riggs, Timothy A. "Hieronymus Cock: Printmaker and Publisher." Ph.D. diss., Yale University (1971): no. 8.

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: COLOSSAEI.RO.PROSPECTVS.7.; upper right in plate: .F.

Wikidata ID

Q75125901

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