Ruins of the House of Septimius Severus on the Palatine (Rovine della casa di S.S. sul Palatino )
1900
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1900
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Ruins of the House of Septimius Severus on the Palatine (Rovine della casa di S.S. sul Palatino ) is a 1900 ink by Cesare Biseo, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows old stone ruins half-buried in thick trees. A tall statue stands on a pedestal in the background, overlooking the scene. Crumbling walls and arches peek through the shadows, with vines climbing up the rocks. The artist used fine lines to show texture, making the ruins look rough and the trees look dense. The title says it’s the ruins of a house from long ago. Next, look up etching to see how artists carve images into metal plates.
