"Romersk" prospekt 1730 - 1793

"Romersk" prospekt is a drawing on paper by Danish artist Jens Petersen Lund, dating from 1730 to 1793. It is a pen and ink drawing depicting a Roman ruin with a path leading through the structure and into the distance. The drawing is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This work exemplifies Lund's interest in classical architecture and the picturesque qualities of nature. He captured the atmospheric light and shadow play that characterizes the ruins. The drawing exemplifies the interest in Roman ruins that was popular in the 18th century.