View of the Colosseum with the Palatine in the Background
1550
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1550
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows the Colosseum with the Palatine in the background. It's an old view of Rome, from a time when the city was very different. The artist likely drew it from life, or from sketches made on the spot, which makes it a valuable record of what Rome looked like back then. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.
