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Baths Of Caracalla Collection

The Baths of Caracalla, built between AD 212 and 216 by Emperor Caracalla, stand as a testament to the grandeur and opulence of ancient Rome

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Roman mosaics at the Baths of Caracalla built between AD 212 and 216, by Emperor Caracalla

Roman mosaics at the Baths of Caracalla built between AD 212 and 216, by Emperor Caracalla. Rome, Italy

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: The tepidarium of the Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 1933-1934

The tepidarium of the Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 1933-1934. The Baths of Caracalla were Roman public baths, or thermae, built in Rome between AD 212 and 216

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: The Baths of Caracalla and Three Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome, c.1809-c.1812

The Baths of Caracalla and Three Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
The Baths of Caracalla and Three Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Knip originally drew his spectacular panorama of the Baths of Caracalla

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip

The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Knip several times portrayed sections of the Baths of Caracalla, which is on the south side of the ancient city

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: The Baths of Caracalla and Two Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome, c.1809-c.1812

The Baths of Caracalla and Two Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
The Baths of Caracalla and Two Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. On the lower part of this drawing (now cut in half) Knip wrote First sheet of the three marked Q'

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, with Frascati in the Distance, c.1809-c.1812

The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, with Frascati in the Distance, c.1809-c.1812. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, with Frascati in the Distance, c.1809-c.1812. Above the hills in the background Knip wrote Frascati, a town just southeast of Rome

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: View of the Terme di Caracalla in Rome, 1845. Creator: Thorald Lessoe

View of the Terme di Caracalla in Rome, 1845. Creator: Thorald Lessoe
View of the Terme di Caracalla in Rome, 1845

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Baths of Caracalla - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Baths of Caracalla - Rome, 1850. The Baths of Caracalla...are situated at the other or eastern side of the gate of St. Paul, between the Aventine and Celian hills, in the direction of the Gate of St

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Exterior, Baths of Caracalla, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe

Exterior, Baths of Caracalla, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla, Rome, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon

Baths of Caracalla, Rome, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Baths of Caracalla, Rome, c20th century. The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy, were the citys second largest Roman public baths, or thermae, likely built between AD 212 (or 211) and 216/217

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla, 3rd century

Baths of Caracalla, 3rd century
The baths of Caracalla in Rome, 3rd century

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla (217), Rome, Italy

Baths of Caracalla (217), Rome, Italy

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla, Rome (engraving)

Baths of Caracalla, Rome (engraving)
5216734 Baths of Caracalla, Rome (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baths of Caracalla, Rome)

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla, Rome (engraving)

Baths of Caracalla, Rome (engraving)
5233578 Baths of Caracalla, Rome (engraving) by Sadeler or Saedeler, Aegidius (1570-1629); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baths of Caracalla, Rome.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla, Rome (litho)

Baths of Caracalla, Rome (litho)
5997105 Baths of Caracalla, Rome (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baths of Caracalla, Rome)

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Ruins of the Baths of Caracalla (engraving)

Ruins of the Baths of Caracalla (engraving)
1092772 Ruins of the Baths of Caracalla (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Baths of Caracalla)

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Ruins of the Baths of Caracalla (oil on canvas)

Ruins of the Baths of Caracalla (oil on canvas)
898853 Ruins of the Baths of Caracalla (oil on canvas) by Ghisolfi, Giovanni (1632-83); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Mulhouse, France; (add.info.: Ruins of the Baths of Caracalla.); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Hercules, Known as the Farnese, found at Rome in the Baths of Caracalla

Hercules, Known as the Farnese, found at Rome in the Baths of Caracalla. (Museum of Neples) (engraving)
663214 Hercules, Known as the Farnese, found at Rome in the Baths of Caracalla. (Museum of Neples) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules)

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla (engraving)

Baths of Caracalla (engraving)
655152 Baths of Caracalla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baths of Caracalla)

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Thermae of Caracalla, 1923 (etching & drypoint on japon)

Thermae of Caracalla, 1923 (etching & drypoint on japon)
3057497 Thermae of Caracalla, 1923 (etching & drypoint on japon) by Cameron, David Young (1865-1945); 27.9x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy)

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Italy, Rome. Baths of Caracalla, where water supplied by new branch of Aqua Marcia

Italy, Rome. Baths of Caracalla, where water supplied by new branch of Aqua Marcia (Aqua Nova Antoniniana)

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: View of ruins, possibly the Baths of Caracalla, from the series The Small book of Roman

View of ruins, possibly the Baths of Caracalla, from the series The Small book of Roman ruins and buildings (Operum antiquorum romanorum), 1561

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Plan of the City of Rome. Part 5 with the Baths of Caracalla

Plan of the City of Rome. Part 5 with the Baths of Caracalla, the Santa Sabina and Part of the Tiber, 1645

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Plate 19: view of the Baths of Caracalla, indicating with inscribed letter A the places

Plate 19: view of the Baths of Caracalla, indicating with inscribed letter A the places from which columns were reportedly taken by Pope Pius IV to be sent to the Grand Duke of Florence

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Interior of the Baths at Caracalla, ca. 1780. Creators: Giovanni Volpato, Louis Ducros

Interior of the Baths at Caracalla, ca. 1780. Creators: Giovanni Volpato, Louis Ducros
Interior of the Baths at Caracalla, ca. 1780

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Magnificent peristyle of the Baths of Caracalla (east), Rome, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown

Magnificent peristyle of the Baths of Caracalla (east), Rome, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Magnificent peristyle of the Baths of Caracalla (east), Rome, Italy, c1909. Roman public baths, or thermae, likely built between AD 212 (or 211) and 216/217

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Roman mosaic floors, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Roman mosaic floors, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Roman mosaic floors, (1898). Fig 1: Mosaic frieze in the house of the Faun at Pompeii [Italy]. Figs 2 and 3: Patterns of plate-mosaic in the Palatine Museum at Rome (drawn by H. Dolmetsch)

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: The Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel

The Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
The Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 1927. The Baths of Caracalla were large public baths built between 212 and 216 during the reign of the Emperor Caracalla

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Roma - Remains of the Baths of Caracalla on the Appian Way, 1910

Roma - Remains of the Baths of Caracalla on the Appian Way, 1910. The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy, were the second largest Roman public baths, or thermae

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Ruins of the thermal baths of Caracalla, Rome, 1886

Ruins of the thermal baths of Caracalla, Rome, 1886. The Baths of Caracalla were Roman public baths, or thermae, built in Rome between AD 212 and 216, during the reign of the Emperor Caracalla

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla, built by the Emperors instruction, 3rd century

Baths of Caracalla, built by the Emperors instruction, 3rd century
Baths of Caracalla, built by the Emperors instruction between 212 and 216 AD, and used until the Ostrogoths sacked Rome in the 6th century AD

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla in ancient Rome

Baths of Caracalla in ancient Rome
Citizens of ancient Rome enjoying the Baths of Caracalla. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageBaths Of Caracalla Collection: Baths of Caracalla

Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy



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The Baths of Caracalla, built between AD 212 and 216 by Emperor Caracalla, stand as a testament to the grandeur and opulence of ancient Rome. These magnificent thermal baths were not only a place for relaxation but also served as a symbol of power and wealth. Roman mosaics adorning the walls of the Baths of Caracalla transport visitors back in time, showcasing intricate designs and vibrant colors that have withstood the test of centuries. These masterpieces offer glimpses into the artistic prowess and attention to detail that defined Roman craftsmanship. Throughout history, artists have been captivated by the allure of these majestic ruins. CM Dixon's depiction from the 20th century captures their timeless beauty, while engravings and lithographs provide an insight into how they appeared during different eras. The ruins themselves tell stories of a bygone era - remnants from a time when these baths were bustling with activity. The sheer scale and architectural brilliance are awe-inspiring; it is no wonder that they continue to attract visitors from around the world. Amongst these ruins lies one particularly remarkable find: Hercules, known as the Farnese. This iconic statue was discovered within the Baths of Caracalla itself before finding its home at the Museum in Naples. Its presence serves as a reminder not only of Rome's rich history but also its fascination with mythology. Even today, we can still appreciate what remains - whether through engravings or oil paintings capturing their essence or etchings on japon paper transporting us to another era entirely. The Baths may be in ruins now, but they continue to inspire awe and admiration for both their historical significance and architectural splendor. As we explore this ancient site, let us marvel at its enduring legacy - an embodiment of Roman ingenuity combined with artistry that has stood strong against time's relentless march forward.