A Reconstruction of the Aerarium (above) and a View of the Ruins (below) 1690 - 1704

"A Reconstruction of the Aerarium (above) and a View of the Ruins (below)" is an etching and aquatint by Jan Goeree, created between 1690 and 1704. The artwork depicts a reconstruction of the Aerarium, the treasury of ancient Rome, which was located on the Capitoline Hill. The top half of the print shows a detailed reconstruction of the building, while the bottom half shows a view of the ruins of the Aerarium as they existed in Goeree's time. The artist used a combination of etching and aquatint to create a nuanced and detailed representation of the building, its ruins, and the surrounding cityscape. The artwork is a fascinating example of the way in which artists of the 17th and 18th centuries sought to understand and recreate the architectural wonders of the ancient world.