Colosseum set udefra 1730 - 1793

"Colosseum set udefra" (Colosseum Viewed from Outside) is a pen and wash drawing by Danish artist Jens Petersen Lund, created between 1730 and 1793. The drawing depicts the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, showcasing its grandeur and architectural detail. The artist skillfully captures the structure's monumental scale and the effects of time on its stonework, revealing its historical significance and the passage of centuries. This artwork is part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Denmark, and it offers a glimpse into the fascination with classical architecture and the romantic sensibility of the 18th century.