Roman Arch 1650 - 1654

"Roman Arch" is a 17th-century drawing by the German artist Johann Heinrich Roos, known for his landscapes and animal paintings. This particular work is a study of an architectural detail, a Roman arch, rendered with delicate lines and subtle washes. The drawing's composition emphasizes the arch's form and perspective, capturing the light and shadow effects that Roos observed in his travels. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this intriguing depiction of Roman architecture.