The Baths of Caracalla and Two Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome c. 1809 - 1812
josephusaugustusknip
architectural sketch
amateur sketch
aged paper
light pencil work
quirky sketch
pencil sketch
old engraving style
incomplete sketchy
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
Josephus Augustus Knip's "The Baths of Caracalla and Two Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome" (c. 1809-1812) is a detailed pen and ink drawing that showcases the grandeur of Roman ruins. Knip's meticulous depiction captures the imposing scale of the Baths of Caracalla, a sprawling ancient Roman bath complex, with its crumbling walls and partially collapsed arches. The inclusion of the "Two Capitals from the Villa Mattei" provides further context, illustrating the rich architectural heritage of Rome. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of depth and atmosphere, transporting viewers to the site of these ancient wonders.
Comments
On the lower part of this drawing (now cut in half) Knip wrote ‘First sheet of the three marked Q’. Inscriptions like this are found on a number of his drawings. It was the artist’s way of indicating that two or three sheets formed a cohesive group. The drawings can sometimes be joined up to form a continuous panorama, as is the case with this view from the Villa Mattei (now Villa Celimontana) in Rome.
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