Kasteel gebouwd op ruïne van Venus tempel, hoog op de berg Eryx 1778

This 1778 drawing by Louis Ducros, titled "Kasteel gebouwd op ruïne van Venus tempel, hoog op de berg Eryx," depicts a castle built on the ruins of the Temple of Venus on Mount Eryx in Sicily. Ducros was a Swiss artist known for his picturesque landscapes and architectural drawings. The drawing is rendered in a light, delicate style, capturing the atmospheric quality of the scene. The ruins of the temple, now incorporated into the castle, are visible in the background, while the foreground depicts a winding path leading towards the structure. The castle, built on the ruins of the ancient temple, represents a fusion of past and present, a recurring theme in Ducros' work.