Ruins on the Palatine with the Septizonium

1550

Hieronymus Cock

Associated Names
Hieronymus Cock

Artist, Netherlandish, 1518 - 1570

The image displays a landscape with ancient ruins. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing a wide view of the scene. The horizon blends with the sky where there are softly drawn clouds. The ruins are detailed, featuring weathered stone structures with arches and remnants of columns. The style seems like etching with fine lines for texture and shading. The color scheme is mainly sepia-toned, creating a historical look. Close by, scattered stones and plants are seen, hinting at abandonment. In the distance, the ruins extend, partly covered by foliage, indicating a once grand setting that is now overgrown.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 19.8 x 28.5 cm (7 13/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.80.13

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 33

  • Series Title

    Views of Roman Ruins: pl. K [Hollstein 22-46]

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. 33.

1971

  • Riggs, Timothy A. "Hieronymus Cock: Printmaker and Publisher." Ph.D. diss., Yale University (1971): no. 12.

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

Q75125910

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