Oculus at the Baths of Diocletian

by Joan Carroll

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18.000 x 12.000 inches

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Oculus at the Baths of Diocletian

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Joan Carroll

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The Baths of Diocletian (Thermae Diocletiani) in Rome were the grandest of the public baths, or thermae built by successive emperors. Diocletian's Baths, dedicated in 306, were the largest and most sumptuous of the imperial baths. The baths were built between the years 298 and 306. The project was originally commissioned by Maximian upon his return to Rome in the autumn of 298 and was continued after his and Diocletian's abdication under Constantius, father of Constantine. Although many baths in and around Rome had the same elements, the Baths of Diocletian are unique by their size. They originally spread out over 10 acres and could cleanse 3000 people at once. Today, the one section left is he Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, housed in the former main hall of the baths. The church's entry hall is this round-domed room with an oculus now closed in by stained glass. This was once the tepidarium, the cooling off room of the baths.

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November 27th, 2012

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