espanolLauwrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912) fue uno de los mas representativos pintores victorianos, nacido en Holanda, en la madurez se establecio en Londres, inicialmente especializado en pintura de historia medieval, no tardo en descubrir su verdadera veta inspiradora, en los viajes que realizo de forma periodica a Italia, especialmente a Roma y Pompeya, adaptando su produccion artistica al gusto del momento, con escenas de genero ambientadas en un marco antiguo, del imperio romano ya en una fase decadente, mostrando al espectador de su obra unas escenas donde se puede descubrir su amor por la historia y sus conocimientos arqueologicos, consiguiendo transportar a quien la contempla a fastuosos interiores, como ocurre con las representaciones que tienen como tema las Termas romanas, donde impactan los diversos tipos de marmoles, bellamente veteados, con piedras exoticas , e impactantes mosaicos alli reflejados y el conocimiento preciso en cuanto a mobiliario y utensilios relacionados con esta costumbre tan extendida de los banos. Contemplando sus pinturas podemos experimentar de forma mas directa como debia ser el esplendor de los lugares donde se llevaba a cabo una costumbre tan predilecta. De su mano podemos hacer una inmersion por los distintos espacios interiores de las termas como el apoditerium, o el tepidarium y comprobar en el exterior, las exedras, como punto de reunion, antes y despues del bano,o las tabernae, mostrando la naturaleza social del ritual romano del bano, que se prolongba varias horas e incluia no solo el hecho de banarse, sino hacer ejercicio, relajarse, hacer negocios y cultivar la vida social en todo su apogeo. EnglishLawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912) has been one of the most representative Victorian painters, born in Holland but later settled in London. Initially he specialized in medieval history paintings but soon discovered his true inspiration during his frequent trips to Italy, mainly to Rome and Pompey, adapting his artistic production to suit the moment with genre scenes set in antique frames during the decline of the Roman Empire. Through the scenes of his paintings, the observer could discover his passion for history and his archaeological knowledge, transporting the beholder to lavish interiors such as his representations of the Roman baths, with various types of marble, beautifully veined, combined with exotic stones, and stunning mosaics. His precise knowledge with regards to the furniture and utensils related to the widespread practice of the baths were also reflected in his work. Contemplating his paintings one can experience the splendor of these places where the Romans enjoyed one of their favorite practices. Through his paintings one can dive into the different sections of these famous baths: the apoditerium, or the tepidarium or its surroundings, the exedras, which became a meeting place for before and after bathing, or the tabernae, where one may see the social nature of Roman ritual baths, which lasted several hours and included not only the bathing aspect, but also exercise, relax, business and a space for social life in full swing.