Landschap met zicht op de tombe van Caecilia Metella en de Via Appia in Rome c. 1748

This etching, created by Philothée François Duflos in 1748, depicts the tomb of Caecilia Metella, a prominent Roman matron, as seen from the Appian Way. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, emphasizing the classical architecture of the tomb and the surrounding landscape. Duflos's drawing captures the crumbling grandeur of the structure, a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman power. This artwork is a captivating illustration of the historical significance of the Appian Way and the Roman Republic.