S. Maria della Scala in Messina, beim Erdbeben von 1908 zerstört 4 - 1829

This pencil drawing by Friedrich Maximilian Hessemer depicts the S. Maria della Scala church in Messina, Italy, as it appeared before its destruction in the 1908 earthquake. The artwork provides a detailed architectural study of the church's facade, capturing its intricate details, such as the ornate doorway and the decorative elements along the walls. This drawing, created in 1829, serves as a poignant reminder of a lost architectural treasure and a testament to the power of nature's destructive force.