Antique Ruined Statuary 1767 - 1770

"Antique Ruined Statuary" is an etching created by French artist Jean Laurent Legeay in 1767-1770. The artwork depicts a classical urn perched on a pedestal with a ruined structure in the background, all surrounded by trees and foliage. Legeay's work is a fine example of the Romantic era's fascination with classical ruins and the sublime. The intricate details and dark shadows evoke a sense of mystery and decay, inviting viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the impermanence of human creations.