Thermen van Diocletianus te Rome 1575

"Thermen van Diocletianus te Rome" (1575) is an etching by Étienne Dupérac, depicting the Baths of Diocletian in Rome. This is a remarkable example of architectural engraving, highlighting the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture. The image shows the vast, vaulted interior of the baths, which have fallen into ruins, with vegetation growing over the walls. The presence of figures in the foreground provides a sense of scale, emphasizing the immense size of the structure. This work is housed in the Rijksmuseum and represents a significant artistic contribution to the documentation of Roman antiquity.