Resten van het Colosseum te Rome 1629

"Resten van het Colosseum te Rome" is a 1629 etching by Giovanni Battista Mercati depicting the interior of the Colosseum in Rome. Mercati was known for his precise depictions of architectural ruins, a popular subject in 17th-century art. The etching captures the grandeur of the Colosseum, even in its ruined state, with its vaulted arches, crumbling walls, and overgrown vegetation. The work is a testament to the enduring power of Roman architecture and the artist's keen eye for detail.