A Capriccio of Roman Ruins

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, 1727/1729

This painting shows classical ruins illuminated by sunlight. A bright blue sky is visible beyond aged red and gray arches covered with green plants. On the right is a tall gray statue of a horse and rider surrounded by broken columns. In the center, people stand and sit among the ruins, gesturing to each other. On the left, water drips down the steps of a large carved fountain with a broken roof. More statues, stairs, and arches are visible in the distance.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Date
1727/1729
Type
Drawing
Medium
gouache on kidskin
Dimensions
30.9 × 45.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows classical ruins illuminated by sunlight. A bright blue sky is visible beyond aged red and gray arches covered with green plants. On the right is a tall gray statue of a horse and rider surrounded by broken columns. In the center, people stand and sit among the ruins, gesturing to each other. On the left, water drips down the steps of a large carved fountain with a broken roof. More statues, stairs, and arches are visible in the distance.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747