The image shows the ancient Colosseum from a diagonal angle, highlighting its massive ruins. The focus is on the structure, which is partially broken with vegetation growing from its cracks. The background features detailed clouds with cross-hatching and linework, adding depth to the sky above. Small figures can be seen near the base of the Colosseum, providing scale. The color palette is monochromatic with varied intensity of black lines on a light background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably 1550
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4770 × 3434 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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