Gezicht op een ruïne in Efeze met figuren langs een pad aan het water 1750 - 1783

This etching by Thérèse Chenu, dating from 1750-1783, showcases a view of a ruin in Ephesus, possibly the Temple of Artemis. The scene is framed by a decorative border and features a circular composition. Several figures traverse a path along a body of water in the foreground, their actions adding a sense of scale and human presence to the otherwise melancholic scene. The artist's rendering of the crumbling architecture emphasizes the passage of time and the enduring presence of history. This print, likely part of a series, provides a glimpse into the artistic landscape of the 18th century, combining elements of Romanticism and a fascination with classical ruins, popular during the period.