Tempel van Diana 1600

"Tempel van Diana" is an etching by Hendrick Hondius I, completed in 1600. The print depicts the ruins of the Temple of Diana in Rome. Hondius’s meticulous attention to detail reveals the grandeur of the ancient structure, even in its decay. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the 17th-century fascination with classical antiquity and the power of the past. The etching is framed in a circular border, adding to its formal elegance, and the use of shading and linework create a sense of depth and realism. The print’s composition highlights the monumentality of the structure and the passage of time.