View of the Forum from the Base of the Capitol

probably 1550

Hieronymus Cock

Associated Names
Hieronymus Cock

Artist, Netherlandish, 1518 - 1570

The image shows an elevated view of a landscape filled with ruins. The horizon is low, the sky is cloudy with birds flying. There are ancient structures, figures in robes, and grand architectural elements like an arch and temple ruins with tall columns. Historical buildings and towers are in the background. The artwork is an engraving with intricate lines and a sepia color palette.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 23.4 x 32.9 cm (9 3/16 x 12 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.80.22

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 42

  • Series Title

    Views of Roman Ruins: pl. T [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. 42.

1971

  • Riggs, Timothy A. "Hieronymus Cock: Printmaker and Publisher." Ph.D. diss., Yale University (1971): no. 21.

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: .T.; upper right in plate: EX VARIIS, APVD CAPITOLIVM / RVINIS, PROSPECTVS.VNVS.

Wikidata ID

Q75125955

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