Ruïnes van de Thermen van Caracalla te Rome 1575

Étienne Dupérac's 1575 etching, "Ruïnes van de Thermen van Caracalla te Rome," depicts the decaying grandeur of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome. The image showcases the impressive scale of the ancient Roman baths through the towering ruins, overgrown with vegetation, and the small figures that inhabit the scene. Dupérac's meticulous depiction of the architectural details and the surrounding landscape contributes to the viewer's understanding of the Baths' former glory and subsequent decline, exemplifying the fascination with classical ruins during the Renaissance.