1857
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Inside the Baths of Caracalla is a 1857 oil by Thorald Læssøe, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
In the painting "Inside the Baths of Caracalla," we see a landscape of ancient ruins. The scene is set within a large, arched structure, with another archway in the distance. The walls are made of stone and brick, with some greenery growing on top. In the foreground, there is a grassy area with flowers and bushes. The sky above is blue and clear. The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the stone walls and arches in shades of brown and gray, and the greenery and flowers in shades of green and yellow. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility. This painting is part of the collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Thorald Læssøe (25 June 1816 – 25 March 1878) was a Danish landscape painter active during the Danish Golden Age. Several of his paintings are owned by the National Gallery of Denmark.
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