A Scene in the Grounds of the Villa Farnese, Rome 1765

This painting by French artist Hubert Robert, created in 1765, depicts a scene in the grounds of the Villa Farnese in Rome. The painting features a woman and child seated on a set of stone steps leading to a classical structure. The scene is rendered in a picturesque style characteristic of Robert's work, with soft light and attention to detail. The painting captures the romanticism of the ruins of ancient Rome, a popular theme in 18th-century art. The ruins are depicted as picturesque and idealized, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. The painting showcases Robert's mastery of landscape painting and his fascination with the classical world.