Stables of Meccena's Villa, plate eleven from the Ruins of Rome Possibly 1798

"Stables of Meccena's Villa" is an aquatint print by M. Dubourg, part of his series "Ruins of Rome." The print depicts the stables of the ancient Roman villa of Meccena, likely created in 1798. The image shows a long, arched hall with the ruins of the ancient walls, and a glimpse of a surrounding landscape through the open arches. The artwork is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago and provides a glimpse into the architecture and history of the Roman Empire.