Ruïne van een poort 1767 - 1770

"Ruïne van een poort" is an etching by Jean Laurent Legeay, created between 1767 and 1770. The artwork depicts a Roman archway, partly ruined and overgrown with vegetation. The archway is framed by a tree, and two figures are seen standing in the foreground. The artist's focus on the ruin's architectural details, particularly the inscribed plaque, highlights the Roman past, while the overgrown vegetation suggests time's passage and the inevitable decay of even the grandest structures. Legeay's intricate use of light and shadow further emphasizes the ruins' grandeur and the beauty of nature's reclaiming the space. This etching, measuring just 195 mm by 165 mm, is a testament to Legeay's skill in capturing architectural detail and conveying the ephemeral nature of time.