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.
Kunstenaar
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Datering
1727/1729
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
gouache on kidskin
Afmetingen
30,9 × 45,3 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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