Tomb of Nero, plate 7 from the Ruins of Rome c. 1796

"Tomb of Nero" is a hand-colored aquatint print from the series *Ruins of Rome* created by the French artist M. Dubourg in 1796. The print depicts the tomb of the Roman emperor Nero, showcasing the ruins amidst a dramatic, cloudy sky. Dubourg's meticulous attention to detail and use of color evoke a sense of the grandeur and decay of ancient Rome, capturing the imagination of viewers with a romanticized view of the past. The print is an example of the growing interest in classical antiquity during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Art Institute of Chicago holds this fascinating historical print within its collection.