View of unidentified ruins with trabeated facade at left, arcades at center, and arch at right, from the series 'The Roman Ruins' (Praecipua aliquot Romanae antiquitatis ruinarum monimenta, vivis prospectibus) 1551

This 1551 engraving by Hieronymus Cock, titled "View of unidentified ruins with trabeated facade at left, arcades at center, and arch at right, from the series 'The Roman Ruins'", depicts the crumbling grandeur of Roman architecture. The detailed perspective showcases the remnants of a monumental structure, emphasizing its architectural elements like columns, arches, and arcades. The series "The Roman Ruins" offers a glimpse into the fascination with classical antiquity that was prevalent during the Renaissance, as artists and scholars sought inspiration in the ruins of the Roman Empire.