A View of the Obelisk and Saint John in Lateran (above) and a View of an Egyptian Site (?) (below) 1690 - 1704

This drawing, created by Dutch artist Jan Goeree between 1690 and 1704, depicts two scenes: a view of the Obelisk and Saint John Lateran in Rome, and a view of a possible Egyptian site. The top scene features an obelisk standing in a square in front of a large building. Below this scene, a figure, possibly an Egyptian god, sits on a throne surrounded by smaller figures, overlooking an expansive landscape. This artwork, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the artistic interest in ancient history and classical architecture prevalent in the late 17th century.