Josephus Augustus Knip - The Aqua Claudia in Rome
Summary
Scattered throughout the ancient city centre of Rome are the remains of the Aqua Claudia. Constructed in the 1st century AD, this aqueduct provided drinking water to large parts of the city. Knip drew the spot where the aqueduct is built over an old city gate not far from the basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo.
Tags
drawing
drawings
paper
graphite mineral
watercolor paint
brush
josephus augustus knip
aqua claudia
high resolution
rome
rome italy
prints
engraving
church
cathedral
basilica
catholic church
ruins
roman ruins
roman empire
architecture
ancient civilizations
classical architecture
antique ruins
rijksmuseum
italian art
italy
Date
1809 - 1812
Source
Rijksmuseum
Link
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")