View of the Palatine Hill in Rome, with the Arch of Constantine by Josephus Augustus Knip

View of the Palatine Hill in Rome, with the Arch of Constantine c. 1809 - 1812

josephusaugustusknip

architectural sketch

amateur sketch

aged paper

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

incomplete sketchy

pen-ink sketch

initial sketch

"View of the Palatine Hill in Rome, with the Arch of Constantine" is a pencil and wash drawing by Josephus Augustus Knip, created between 1809 and 1812. The artwork depicts the Palatine Hill, an ancient Roman hill, with the Arch of Constantine in the foreground. The drawing features a panoramic perspective of the site, showcasing the ruins of the Roman Empire and highlighting the architectural grandeur of the Arch of Constantine. Knip, a Dutch painter, is known for his landscape and architectural drawings, and this piece showcases his keen eye for detail and ability to capture the historical significance of the Roman ruins.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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In this drawing, space has been reserved in the foreground for the Arch of Constantine. Unfolding behind it is a vista of the ruins of the imperial palaces on the southern slope of the Palatine Hill. The draughtsman must have stood with his back to the Colosseum or – judging from the fairly high vantage point – on one of the galleries of the Colosseum.