Ruiner af et mausoleum 1764

"Ruiner af et mausoleum" is a 1764 etching by Danish artist Jens Petersen Lund. The work, held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts the crumbling ruins of a mausoleum, a common theme in 18th-century art. The piece features intricate details of the crumbling structure and surrounding landscape, showcasing Lund's skill in capturing the melancholic beauty of decay. It is a small work, measuring only 102 mm in height and 140 mm in width, but it speaks volumes about the passage of time and the inevitability of ruin. This etching is an example of Lund's interest in Roman ruins, a popular subject during the Neoclassical period.