Resten van Esculaap tempel (Tempio di Esculapio) buiten muren van het oude Agrigento 1778

This 1778 drawing by Louis Mayer depicts the ruins of the Temple of Asclepius, located outside the ancient city of Agrigento in Sicily. It is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The artwork is a black and white drawing on paper, showing the partially ruined structure of the temple, including the remaining columns and walls, alongside a small tower. The drawing highlights the evocative character of the ancient site and showcases the artist's mastery of detail and perspective in depicting the remnants of the past.