Inneres einer antiken Ruine 

Franz Kobell's "Inneres einer antiken Ruine" (Interior of an Ancient Ruin) is a captivating pen and ink drawing, housed in the Städel Museum. The piece showcases Kobell's keen eye for architectural detail, emphasizing the majestic grandeur of a crumbling Roman structure. Through the use of simple lines and delicate shading, Kobell evokes the haunting beauty of a once magnificent space, now reduced to a poignant remnant of the past. The drawing invites viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the enduring legacy of human creativity.