Bacchustempel in italienischer Landschaft 2 - 1851

"Bacchustempel in italienischer Landschaft" (1851) is a pencil drawing by German artist Ludwig Metz (1822-). This landscape drawing depicts a classical temple-like building set in an Italian landscape. The building is depicted in the center of the artwork, with a low horizon and a wide field in front. The depiction is fairly minimalistic, with only a few trees in the background and foreground to punctuate the scene. The image evokes a sense of tranquility and the beauty of the Italian countryside, as it was perceived by 19th-century travelers. It currently resides at the Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main.