Tempel van de Sibylle te Tivoli 1680

This anonymous etching from 1680 depicts the ruins of the Temple of the Sibyl in Tivoli, Italy. The artist uses detailed linework to capture the structure’s crumbling facade and the surrounding landscape. The distant view of the valley below offers a sense of the temple’s grandeur, even in its state of decay. The inclusion of small figures in the foreground further emphasizes the vastness of the scene. The etching captures the architectural beauty and historical significance of this ancient Roman temple.