Ruïnes op de Palatijn te Rome 1562 - 1717

"Ruïnes op de Palatijn te Rome," created by Joannes van (I) Doetechum between 1562 and 1717, depicts the ruins of the Palatine Hill in Rome. This etching, part of a series of engravings illustrating the city, showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the crumbling structures and verdant landscape. The work, now held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a visual glimpse into the grandeur and decay of ancient Rome, a theme that fascinated artists and scholars during the Renaissance.