Cirkel en rechte lijn met onderaan zicht op een ruïne 1669

This etching by Sébastien Leclerc I from 1669, titled "Cirkel en rechte lijn met onderaan zicht op een ruïne," demonstrates the artist's interest in geometric perspective. The left panel depicts a circle and line overlaid on a landscape with a ruined building. Leclerc’s use of classical architectural elements and geometric shapes, a common motif in 17th-century European art, reflects the continuing influence of Renaissance ideals. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the precision and technical skill of the French engraver.