Vue des debris des bains de Neron from Differentes vues dessiné d'après nature... dans les environs de Rome et de Naples 18th century

"Vue des debris des bains de Neron" (View of the Ruins of the Baths of Nero) is an 18th-century etching by Adélaide Allou (1776-1800) showcasing the ruins of the Baths of Nero in Rome. The print, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the remnants of the ancient Roman bath complex with precise detail. It depicts a boat traversing the water, figures standing near the ruins, and the towering remains of the baths, emphasizing the grandeur of the past and the enduring presence of history. Allou's work is a fine example of the Romanticism movement, showcasing a fascination with the past and the beauty of nature's reclaiming of human structures.