The Temple of Augustus and Faustina, the Temple of Divus Romulus, and the Basilica of Constantine

probably 1550

Hieronymus Cock

Associated Names
Hieronymus Cock

Artist, Netherlandish, 1518 - 1570

The image shows ancient Roman ruins captured from a slightly elevated perspective. The ruins include towering arches, a rectangular building with a bell tower, and intricate engravings. The artwork features a monochromatic color palette with varying shades of sepia or brown. Figures can be seen near the ruins, and in the distance, smaller structures and a possible city skyline are visible. The sky above is textured with clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 22.4 x 32.9 cm (8 13/16 x 12 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.80.17

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 37

  • Series Title

    Views of Roman Ruins: pl. O [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. 37.

1971

  • Riggs, Timothy A. "Hieronymus Cock: Printmaker and Publisher." Ph.D. diss., Yale University (1971): no. 16.

Inscriptions

upper center in plate: RVINARVM TEMPLI PACIS, PROSPECTVS .2.; upper right in plate: .O.; lower right in plate: .H.COCK.F.

Wikidata ID

Q75125944

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