Ruins of an Amphitheater
1655
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1655
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Ruins of an Amphitheater is a 1655 ink by Gilles Neyts, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a crumbling stone amphitheater half-buried in the ground. A few trees lean against the ruins, and a small figure sits on the steps in the shadows. The lines are dark and precise, with some areas showing fine cross-hatching to create depth. The artist used shading to make the ruins look weathered and ancient. The paper has a textured edge, typical of old prints. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one made detailed prints.
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