View of Unidentified Ruins

probably 1550

Hieronymus Cock

Associated Names
Hieronymus Cock

Artist, Netherlandish, 1518 - 1570

The image shows an ancient and partially ruined structure from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is low, with parts of the structure occupying the space. The artwork is an etching with detailed lines and hatching for depth and texture. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of brown. The ground has stones and plants, leading to the larger ruins. In the distance, there are sparse vegetation and trees framing the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 22.7 x 28.5 cm (8 15/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.80.25

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 45

  • Series Title

    Views of Roman Ruins: pl. Y [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. 45.

1971

  • Riggs, Timothy A. "Hieronymus Cock: Printmaker and Publisher." Ph.D. diss., Yale University (1971): no. 24.

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: INCERTE CVIVSDAM RVINE PROSPECTVS; upper right in plate: Y; lower left in plate: H.COCK.F.

Wikidata ID

Q75125969

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