Artwork
View of the Baths of Caracalla
View of the Baths of Caracalla is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hieronymus Cock. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
View of the Baths of Caracalla is an etching on laid paper created by Hieronymus Cock around 1550. It is a print depicting the ancient Roman ruin.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, with broken arches receding into the distance under a cloudy sky. Small figures are present near the ruins, reflecting the 16th-century interest in classical antiquity.
Technique & Style
The print was made using etching and drypoint techniques on a plate, resulting in sharp and detailed lines. It was printed in black ink on laid paper.
History & Provenance
Hieronymus Cock, a Flemish painter, etcher, and print publisher, produced over 1,100 prints during his career. He played a significant role in industrializing printmaking in northern Europe through his Antwerp-based publishing house.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hieronymus Cock, or Hieronymus Wellens de Cock, (1518 – 3 October 1570) was a Flemish painter and etcher as well as a publisher and distributor of prints.
