Plate 1: fragments from ancient monuments, from 'Roman Landscapes and Ruins' (Paysages et ruines de Rome) 1641 - 1651

"Plate 1: fragments from ancient monuments, from 'Roman Landscapes and Ruins' (Paysages et ruines de Rome)" is an etching by Stefano della Bella created between 1641 and 1651. The print depicts a circular composition featuring fragments of ancient Roman architecture, a tree, and a distant view of a ruined building. The etching showcases della Bella's mastery of linework and his ability to capture the essence of Roman ruins. The print is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.