Concorde tempel binnen muren van oude Agrigentum 1778

Louis Ducros created this watercolor depiction of the Concorde temple within the ancient walls of Agrigentum. A palette of soft browns and muted greens captures the temple’s stone and surrounding landscape. Ducros' technique emphasizes the geometry and form of the temple against the simplicity of the sky. The play of light and shadow across the columns and entablature gives depth to the structure. The columns are rendered with subtle variations, hinting at both regularity and the imperfect nature of classical architecture. The deliberate composition places the temple slightly off-center. Ducros’s interest lies in the structural integrity of the temple itself, with its repetitive patterns and the interplay of vertical and horizontal lines. The temple is a symbol of order and rational design. Yet Ducros also captures a sense of time and decay, reminding us that even the most enduring structures are subject to entropy. This piece invites us to think about the ways in which architecture, nature, and history intersect.