Boog van de geldwisselaars te Rome 1613 - 1661
jangerritszvanbronckhorst
amateur sketch
aged paper
toned paper
photo restoration
pencil sketch
incomplete sketchy
unrealistic statue
pen-ink sketch
pencil art
watercolor
"Boog van de geldwisselaars te Rome" (Arch of the Money Changers in Rome) is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Jan Gerritsz van Bronckhorst. The artwork, now held at the Rijksmuseum, depicts the ruins of an ancient Roman arch, capturing its architectural details and the surrounding landscape. The etching highlights the grandeur of Roman architecture, even in its ruined state, reflecting the fascination with classical antiquity during the Renaissance. The inscription at the bottom includes a Latin quote praising the skill of the artists who created the original structure. The artwork exemplifies the genre of "veduta," which captures the beauty of cityscapes and landscapes in a realistic manner.
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