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The Aurelian Wall in Rome
Josephus Augustus Knip, c. 1809 - c. 1812
Construction of this 18-kilometre-long rampart began under the reign of Roman Emperor Aurelian (270–275 AD), which explains its name, the Aurelian Wall. In choosing a low vantage point, Knip underscored the structure’s menacing massiveness. Knip’s inscription on this drawing is amusing: evidently herds of cattle regularly caused jams on the road along the wall.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-2014-14-43
- Dimensionsheight 368 mm x width 502 mm
- Physical characteristicsgrafiet, penseel in grijs en penseel in waterverf in kleuren