The artwork

Hieronymus Cock's engraving of the Capitoline Hill in Rome (1544-1545) depicts the Piazza del Campidoglio at the time when Michelangelo was designing its renovation. The work offers a perspective view of the Capitoline, highlighting the Palazzo Senatorio, the Palazzo dei Conservatori and the Palazzo Nuovo, part of Michelangelo's project. At the centre of the square the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius can be seen. The engraving captures the lively atmosphere of the square with human figures and precise architectural details. This work not only documents the state of the Capitoline in the 16th century, but also reflects the importance of the site as the political and cultural centre of Rome. Cock's engravings helped spread knowledge of Italian architecture in Northern Europe, influencing the artistic sensibility of the time and providing valuable evidence of the urban transformations of Renaissance Rome.

WHY BUY IT

• Magnificent, true-to-life colours
• Adds elegance to any room
• Perfect as a prestigious gift

FEATURES

Print on handmade Amalfi paper with frame
Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in)
With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in);
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges, handmade beech wood frame