View of the Forum from the Base of the Capitol
1550
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1550
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
View of the Forum from the Base of the Capitol is a 1550 ink by Hieronymus Cock, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows old stone ruins with tall columns and crumbling walls. People are scattered around, some sitting, others walking near the broken buildings. The scene looks like a mix of grand temples and smaller structures, with trees and overgrown plants in the foreground. The artist used a technique that lets them draw directly onto a metal plate, creating fine lines and shadows. This method was new at the time and let them show details clearly. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints with sharp lines.
