Ruïne van een stad met rivier in berglandschap met spinnende herders 1603 - 1650

"Ruïne van een stad met rivier in berglandschap met spinnende herders" (Ruins of a City with River in a Mountain Landscape with Spinning Shepherds), an etching by Matthäus Merian the Elder, shows a detailed view of a city in ruins nestled amongst mountains. The scene is dominated by a river running through the landscape and a bridge connecting two sides. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the ruins, the river, and the surrounding landscape, creating a sense of grandeur and a quiet beauty. This etching, part of Merian's series of "Topographia," is a testament to the artist's skill in depicting architectural and natural landscapes.