Who painted The Arch of Titus in Rome?

The Arch of Titus in Rome was painted by Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo in 1657.

Where can I see The Arch of Titus in Rome?

The Arch of Titus in Rome is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is The Arch of Titus in Rome?

The Arch of Titus in Rome is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of The Arch of Titus in Rome?

Museum-quality prints of The Arch of Titus in Rome are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Arch of Titus in Rome

Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo , 1657

The Arch of Titus in Rome is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo. It dates from 1657 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

The Arch of Titus in Rome is a 1657 oil painting by Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo, a Spanish Baroque artist known for his landscapes. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the ancient Arch of Titus in Rome, a structure from antiquity, set within a landscape. A seated figure in the foreground contemplates the ruin, framed by trees and a low wall.

Technique & Style

Mazo employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and texture, using shadows and light to convey the solidity and weathering of the stone arch.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo

Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo (c.1612 – February 10, 1667) was a Spanish Baroque portrait and landscape painter, the most distinguished of the followers of his father-in-law Velázquez, whose style he imitated more closely than did any…